1978 Map of Thornton
USGS Topo · Published 1985About this map
Thornton serves as a central hub in this 1970s landscape of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, where water management and agriculture define the terrain. The community is closely tied to the Mokelumne River and its intricate network of waterways, including Snodgrass Slough and the Delta Cross Channel. The presence of the West Thornton Gas Field and the Radio Tower (KMUV) suggests a mid-century period of industrial and communications growth. Large land holdings like the New Hope Tract, Canal Ranch, and Brack Tract illustrate the organized irrigation and agricultural development characteristic of the region. Transportation is anchored by two major rail lines, the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific, which cross near the town. Educational and social life is marked by the New Hope Sch, while recreational or transport access is found at New Hope Landing.
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Editions of this 1978 Thornton Map
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