1952 Map of Terminous

About this map

Terminous serves as a focal point in this 1952 topographic study of the California Delta, where the Mokelumne River and San Joaquin River systems converge. The landscape is defined by vast reclaimed lands organized into named tracts, such as the Terminous Tract and Empire Tract, separated by an intricate network of waterways including White Slough and Potato Slough. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade and Railroad Grade running through the northern tracts indicates the importance of rail transport for moving agricultural products from these fertile islands before further modernization. Smaller features like the Venice School and various Pump Houses reflect the local infrastructure required to sustain life and farming on these low-lying lands. The map also traces man-made cuts and reaches, such as Honker Cut and Haypress Reach, which facilitate navigation and water management across the Rindge Tract and King Island.