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1947 Map of Plainsburg
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1947 Map of Plainsburg

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Plainsburg and its surrounding agricultural plains are defined by an intricate network of waterways and the twin steel spines of the San Joaquin Valley’s major railroads. This landscape, surveyed under the direction of State Engineer Edward Hyatt, reveals a transition from the drainage sloughs of the north, including North Slough and South Slough, to the irrigation-critical Chowchilla River and Old Chowchilla Creek in the south. The proximity of the Southern Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe lines underscores the region's mid-century reliance on rail for moving goods from settlements like Athlone and Minturn. Local life is anchored by small community centers such as the Savana Sch and the Athlone Airport, while the Merced and Madera county line cuts across the southern reach of the quadrangle near Sierra Vista.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1947
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.96 x 27.03 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain