1952 Map of Manteca

About this map

Manteca serves as a central hub for agriculture and rail transport in this early 1950s survey of the San Joaquin Valley. The city core is anchored by City Hall and several local campuses, including Yosemite School and Union High School. Beyond the residential blocks, the industrial character of the era is evident in the Sugar Refinery and a Winery located south of the main settlement. The landscape is defined by a rigid grid of rural roads like Lathrop Road and Lovelace Road, which intersect the diagonal routes of the Southern Pacific and Tidewater Southern railroads. Smaller outlying communities and points of interest, such as Summer Home and Five Corners, illustrate the distributed nature of local farming life. Notable landmarks for genealogical research include Park View Cemetery and the Union Memorial Cemetery, providing a detailed view of the community's established infrastructure.