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1913 Map of Panoche

Name: 1913 Topographic Map of Panoche
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Dos Palos and South Dos Palos anchor the northeastern corner of this San Joaquin Valley survey, illustrating a landscape defined by its irrigation infrastructure and nascent energy economy. The Southern Pacific railroad corridor runs parallel to the Main Canal and Outside Canal, while numerous Oil Pumping Sta sites dot the lowlands. This agricultural and industrial development contrasts sharply with the western terrain, where the Panoche Hills and Glaucophane Ridge rise toward the San Benito County line.

Local life at the turn of the century is marked by isolated landmarks and rural institutions, including the Mercy Mine and the nearby Mercy Hot Sprs. Family and local history researchers can identify several rural schoolhouses such as Cherry Hill School and Panoche School, alongside established agricultural outposts like the Chaney Ranch and Laguna Seca Ranch. The map also captures the seasonal hydrology of the region through features like Los Banos Creek and the Panoche Creek.