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1952 Map of Stockton East

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Stockton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Agricultural lands east of Stockton define this mid-century landscape, where a sophisticated network of water management and transportation infrastructure supports the Central Valley economy. The Stockton Diverting Canal and Mormon Slough cut through the terrain, managing the flow of Duck Creek and Littlejohns Creek. These waterways are flanked by an extensive rail network, including the Southern Pacific, Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and the Tidewater Southern.

Logistics and aviation hubs are prominent features, specifically Stockton Field and the Sharpe General Depot. Local education is anchored by several rural institutions such as Franklin High Sch, Elmwood Sch, and Montezuma Sch. The map records a transition from the urban density of Fair Oaks to the smaller outliers of Walthal and Burnham, all connected by arterial routes like Farmington Road and Copperopolis Road.