The Tuolumne River winds through the southern edge of this landscape, anchoring an intricate network of agricultural irrigation that defines the San Joaquin Valley. Significant water infrastructure, including the Turlock Main Canal, Waterford Lower Main Canal, and multiple laterals like the Paulsell Lateral, demonstrates the managed hydrology of the Central Valley. The map shows the growth of Waterford in the southwest, while the smaller settlement of Paulsell lies further north along Claribel Rd. To the east, the Modesto Reservoir provides a major landmark for local history and recreation, near the Roberts Ferry Cemetery. This 2015 update details the modern road grid, including Tim Bell Rd and Yosemite Blvd, overlaying the traditional section lines of the survey.
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1913 · Dickenson
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1915 · Oakdale
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1915 · Paulsell
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1916 · Three Tree Flat
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1916 · Montpellier
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1916 · Cooperstown
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1916 · Denair
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1916 · Waterford
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1916 · Copperopolis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Modesto East
USGS Topo · 1:62,500