1969 Map of Salida

About this map

The Stanislaus River defines the northern boundary of this agricultural and urbanizing landscape, flowing past Ripon and a series of irrigation features. A complex network of water infrastructure, including the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct, Main Canal, and numerous laterals like Lateral No 8, supports the intensive farming characteristic of the region. The map captures a moment of significant expansion for Modesto, with purple revisions indicating the suburban growth spreading toward Salida and McHenry.