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1952 Map of Newman

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Newman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The agricultural landscape of the San Joaquin Valley is defined here by an intricate network of irrigation and rail infrastructure, centered on the growing community of Newman. The Southern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary spine for the region, connecting the smaller sidings of Stomar and Timba to the larger hubs. Significant water management features, including the Delta-Mendota Canal and the Newman Waste-Way, illustrate the mid-century engineering required to sustain this fertile corridor.

Evidence of local community life is found in landmarks like the San Joachim Cem, the West Side Hosp, and the Canal Sch. To the west, the terrain shifts from the flat orchard and field patterns of the valley floor into the rising hills of Poverty Flat and Bennett Valley, where the Stimba Pumping Station marks the interface between the natural drainage of Orestimba Creek and the man-made water systems.