1953 Map of Stockton

About this map

Stockton serves as the regional hub for the South Fork Solomon River valley, shown here as it transitioned through the mid-20th century. The map illustrates a community anchored by agriculture and transport, where the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through the north side of town near the Gravel Pits. While the grid of the city center is established around the High Sch and City Park, the surrounding landscape is marked by the drainages of Cocklebur Creek and Borin Creek, which flow toward the primary river channel.