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1948 Map of Planada

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Planada
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Agricultural development and irrigation infrastructure define the Central Valley landscape around Planada following the late 1940s culture revision. The settlement of Calpack and the nearby outskirts of (Plainsburg) are situated along a complex network of waterways, including Duck Slough, Bear Creek, and Black Rascal Creek. This system is heavily supplemented by man-made irrigation routes such as the Le Grand Canal and Miles Creek Canal, which reflect the region's transition into a highly managed orchard and farming hub.

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts diagonally across the grid, providing a vital commercial link for the local economy. Numerous Windmills are noted throughout the rural parcels, marking individual homesteads and groundwater access points. Local roads like Mariposa Way and Childs Avenue establish the connective framework for the region's fruit-growing blocks, including areas marked by Kadota Avenue.