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1953 Map of Lockeford

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lockeford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Agricultural lands and riparian corridors define this mid-century portrait of northern San Joaquin County. The Mokelumne River meanders through the heart of the landscape, its banks reinforced by an extensive Levee system protecting the surrounding fields. The settlement of Lockeford serves as a primary hub, situated near the intersection of the Southern Pacific railroad and Woodbridge Road. To the west, the community of Victor is marked by a prominent winery, reflecting the region’s viticultural importance.

Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed placement of rural institutions, including the Locke Cem, Oak View Union Sch, and the Bruella Sch. The transportation network is anchored by the Central California Traction line and several smaller stop-points like Kenefick, Roma, and Youngstown. Drainage features like the Jahant Slough and Dry Creek illustrate the natural irrigation patterns that sustained these valley farmsteads.