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1941 Map of Modesto West, 1960 Print
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1941 Map of Modesto West

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The San Joaquin River and Tuolumne River dominate this Central Valley landscape, defining the agricultural and transport patterns of the early 1940s. Irrigation is a central feature of the terrain, visible through a complex network of channels including the Main Canal and numerous numbered laterals like Lateral No 4. The map captures a period of significant social transition, marked by the presence of the Farm Security Administration Camp near Westley. Smaller, potentially vanished settlements and rural schoolhouses such as Shiloh School, Laird School, and Ransom School are scattered across the valley floor, alongside the historic boundaries of Rancho Del Puerto. Rail infrastructure is well-represented by the Southern Pacific Railroad and the San Francisco and New Orleans Line, highlighting the area's role as a major transportation corridor between Modesto and the surrounding farming communities of Grayson and Salida.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1941
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.98 x 20.93 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain