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2012 Map of Stockton West

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Stockton West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Stockton stands as a major inland hub in the San Joaquin Valley, defined by its complex web of waterways and developing suburban landscape. The confluence of the San Joaquin River, Calaveras River, and Mormon Slough illustrates the city's identity as a port city, where industrial and recreational riverfronts meet. Large land masses like Rough and Ready Island and Browns Island sit west of the city center, separated by channels such as the Burns Cutoff.

For those studying local heritage, the map reveals a dense concentration of social and educational pillars. The University of the Pacific and San Joaquin Delta College serve as northern anchors, while a distinct cluster of cemeteries including the Stockton Rural Cem and the Hebrew Cem offer significant genealogical value. The southern reach of the city is marked by the Stockton Metropolitan Airport and small settlements like Ortega and The Homestead, showing the city's outward growth toward French Camp Slough and the agricultural lands beyond.