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1968 Map of Paulsell

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Paulsell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Modesto Reservoir dominates the landscape of eastern Stanislaus County, serving as a critical hub for water management and recreation. This survey reveals a complex network of agricultural infrastructure, where the Modesto Main Canal and Turlock Main Canal flank the Tuolumne River to support the region's farms. Along the riverbanks, large deposits of Dredge Tailings and a Gravel Pit near Waterford reflect the area's history of resource extraction.

Transport and utility corridors intersect the terrain, most notably the Sierra RR passing through the settlement of Paulsell. To the north, the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct cuts through the hills, while a Fish Hatchery and numerous siphons and flumes illustrate the intensive engineering required to move water through this arid valley landscape. Local family and place names are preserved in roads such as Dienstag Road and Hazel Dean Road, providing valuable data for genealogical research.