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1916 Map of Patterson

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Patterson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The planned irrigation settlement of Patterson is the central focus of this 1913 survey, showing the town's distinctive radial street design as it emerged in the early twentieth century. Situated along the Southern Pacific railroad line, the town serves as a gateway between the flat agricultural valley and the sharply rising Coast Range foothills to the west. The transition from the valley floor to the upland terrain is marked by intricate contour lines defining features like Puerto Canyon and Black Gulch.

Outside the main town site, the map documents the rural infrastructure of Stanislaus County, including the Haight School and the small siding at Vanormer. Natural watercourses such as Puerto Creek and Salado Creek are depicted as they exit the hills, providing a clear picture of the hydrological landscape before extensive modern water management. The survey, conducted by R. B. Marshall and his team, captures the early development of this fertile region during its initial boom period.