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1953 Map of Paulsell

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Sierra Railroad winds through the hills of eastern Stanislaus County, connecting the small settlement of Paulsell to the broader regional economy during the early 1950s. This agricultural and hydraulic landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation works, including the Modesto Main Canal and the Turlock Main Canal, which draw from the Tuolumne River in the south. The dominant water feature is the Dallas Warner Reservoir, its sprawling irregular shoreline filling the central basins between dry ridges. Local transport depends on a mix of established routes like Warnerville Road and Tim Bell Road, alongside specialized infrastructure such as the Paulsell Lateral. The presence of numerous siphons and water tanks throughout the survey area illustrates the intensive management of water required to sustain the valley's cattle and farming operations in this transition zone between the river bottom and the foothills.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain