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1916 Map of Mitchell School

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Mitchell School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1916
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1916

About this map

The San Joaquin River meanders through the western portion of this Central Valley landscape, defining the edge of the Orestimba terrain. This 1914 survey, published in 1916, illustrates a highly organized agricultural district during a period of rapid development. The terrain is crisscrossed by an extensive irrigation network including the Ceres Canal and multiple laterals, such as Lateral No 5 and Lateral No 7, which supported the growing ranching and farming operations of the region.

Education and infrastructure appear firmly established, with a high density of rural schoolhouses serving the local families, including Mitchell School, Washington School, and Prairie Flower School. Transportation is facilitated by the Crows Landing Road and the Electric R R, which cuts through the northern sections. The map also records the precise political divide between Stanislaus Co and Merced Co, providing a clear view of the area's jurisdictional and land management history.