2012 Map of Thornton

About this map

The Mokelumne River and its intricate distributaries dictate the landscape of this Central Valley region, where the Delta's agricultural and energy infrastructure is clearly defined. This area is anchored by the community of Thornton and the nearby historic landing at New Hope Landing. The map highlights a specialized agrarian economy through family-named operations such as De Snayer Dairy, Exel Dairy Number 1, and Simones Dairy, alongside extensive energy extraction sites like the West Thornton-Walnut Grove Gas Field and River Island Gas Field. A complex network of sloughs, including Beaver Slough, Hog Slough, and Sycamore Slough, segments the fertile tracts. In the south, the settlement of Terminous marks a point of historical significance near the Upland Canal. The presence of Dead Horse Cut illustrates the significant hydrologic engineering used to manage the seasonal flows of the river system.