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1946 Map of Sandy Mush

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Sandy Mush
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Sandy Mush Country in the San Joaquin Valley is defined by a complex network of waterways and early 20th-century agricultural development. The landscape is carved by the meandering paths of Owens Creek, Deadman Creek, and the Mariposa Slough, reflecting the hydraulic character of Merced County before extensive modern tiling. Numerous windmills are recorded across the quadrangle, signaling the vital importance of groundwater for the various ranches and farms established here following the 1916 survey.

Local infrastructure is anchored by the Sandy Mush and Athlone Road, which served as a primary artery connecting these rural tracts. Landmarks like the Lone Tree Sch and Potter Field provide specific points of interest for those researching local family history or the evolution of school districts. The grid of named thoroughfares, including Lincoln Road and Roosevelt Road, illustrates the systematic parceling of the valley floor for settlement during this era.