1952 Map of Newman

About this map

Newman and Gustine anchor this mid-century survey of the California Central Valley, where the Southern Pacific railroad parallels a complex network of irrigation infrastructure. The landscape is defined by its transition from the steep terrain of Poverty Flat and Bennett Valley in the west down to the managed agricultural floor. Extensive engineering is evident in the Delta-Mendota Canal and the Main Canal, which cut across the historical Orestimba Grant Boundary. Local industry and services are well-documented, including the Stimba Pumping Station, several Gravel Pits, and the West Side Hosp. Small rural stops like Stomar and Timba appear along the rail line, while the San Joachim Cem and the High Sch in Newman provide key reference points for genealogists and local historians studying this era of San Joaquin Valley development.