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2012 Map of Lockeford

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lockeford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Mokelumne River winds through this agricultural landscape east of Lodi, anchoring a region defined by family-run dairy operations and early aviation. The mapping shows a dense network of rural infrastructure including the Seifert Dairy Farm, Silva Brothers Dairy, and the De Wit Dairy, reflecting the area's deep-rooted ranching heritage. Local transport and industry are further highlighted by the Vetters Sky Ranch Airport and the Lodi Gas Field near Peltier.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the community's roots through several burial grounds, including the Elliott Cem, Locke Cem, and Lodi Cem. Small settlements like Lockeford, Victor, and Youngstown are linked by a grid of farm-to-market roads such as E Acampo Rd and Victor Rd, illustrating the transition from open range to a organized rural economy. The presence of the Ferdun Ranch Airport and La Lomito Rancho further emphasizes the private land holdings that have shaped the San Joaquin County countryside.