1915 Map of Peters

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Mormon Slough and Duck Creek wind across this agricultural landscape east of Stockton during the early twentieth century. The settlement of Peters sits at a significant railroad junction, where the Southern Pacific tracks meet the Milton Branch and the Oakdale Branch. The terrain is characterized by the low, meandering paths of Little Johns Creek and the straight lines of early transportation arteries like the Copperopolis Road and Mariposa Road. This 1915 survey shows a rural infrastructure defined by the Mt Diablo Base Line, with scattered farmsteads and small rail stops like Holden and Farmington serving as local centers for the Central Valley's growing transit network.