1952 Map of Newman

About this map

The agricultural corridor of the San Joaquin Valley is defined by the Southern Pacific railroad and the San Joachim Canal in this mid-century look at the border of Stanislaus and Merced Counties. The settlement of Newman serves as a central hub, flanked by the smaller rail stops of Stomar and Timba to the north and Gustine to the south. The transition from the flat irrigated valley floor to the rising hills is marked by the Orestimba Creek drainage and the Poverty Flat terrain, where the Stimba Pumping Station and various siphons manage the critical movement of water.