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1953 Map of Solyo

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Solyo and its surrounding agricultural corridor sit at the junction of massive water infrastructure and historical rail transport. The landscape is dominated by the parallel routes of the California Aqueduct, the Delta-Mendota Canal, and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct, illustrating the mid-century engineering required to manage Central Valley water resources. In the north, the El Pescadero (Grimes) Grant Bdy marks the enduring legacy of Spanish and Mexican land grants. To the southwest, the terrain rises sharply toward Mt. Oso, where numerous drainages like Ingram Canyon and Hospital Creek carve through the foothills. This 1953 survey, with revisions into the 1970s, captures a transition where traditional landmarks like the Rising Sun School and the Southern Pacific tracks coexist with expanding modern utility corridors and a large Gravel Pit.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain