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1953 Map of Solyo, 1966 Print
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1953 Map of Solyo

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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The Naval Auxiliary Air Station occupies a prominent position on the flatlands of the San Joaquin Valley, illustrating the military's mid-century footprint in this agricultural region. The landscape transitions sharply from the irrigation infrastructure of the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct and the Delta-Mendota Canal into the steep rises of the Diablo Range. High points like Mt Oso overlook a network of seasonal drainages including Hospital Creek and Ingram Creek. Near the Southern Pacific railroad line, the small settlement of Solyo and the Rising Sun School serve as focal points for the local farming community. Further into the hills, place names like Chicken Flat and various reservoirs suggest a history of ranching and water management. The boundary between San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties bisects the terrain, while the El Pescadero (Grimes) Grant line reflects older land tenure systems.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain