1915 Map of Thalheim

About this map

Agricultural development along the boundary of San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties is the focus of this 1913 survey. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure, including the South San Joaquin Irrigation District Canal and numerous laterals like the Hirshfeld Lateral and Cometa Lateral. The settlement of Thalheim serves as a local hub along the Oakdale Branch of the Southern Pacific railroad, while the growing town of Escalon sits at the junction of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Tidewater Southern lines. The southern portion of the map reveals the winding course of the Stanislaus River, which forms a natural border below the historic Thompson Rancho. Small rural centers are evidenced by Lone Tree School, Burwood School, and Huntley, highlighting the distributed nature of the early 20th-century farming community.