1925 Map of Tipton

About this map

Tipton serves as the primary hub of activity in this 1920s-era map of the southern San Joaquin Valley, positioned squarely along the Southern Pacific railroad line. The landscape is defined by its transition from natural watercourses to a grid-based agricultural settlement, with the Tule River and several sloughs like Mitchell Slough and Deer Creek Slough meandering across the surveyed sections. This survey by E. S. Rickard highlights the early development of local infrastructure, including named thoroughfares such as Oakland Colony Road and Vineyard Road. Smaller siding settlements and rural centers like Octol, Alfac, and Quail mark the rail corridor, while the Hanby School and Edendale School provide evidence of the scattered but established farming community. The map illustrates a moment in California history when water management and rail transport were the vital drivers of valley growth.