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1954 Map of Tracy

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Tracy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Agricultural and industrial expansion define this mid-century portrait of Tracy, where the San Joaquin Valley meets the foothills of the Diablo Range. The map reveals a critical hub of infrastructure, dominated by the massive Sharpe General Depot (Army Annex) and a dense network of water transport systems including the Delta-Mendota Canal, California Aqueduct, and Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct. These engineering feats contrast with the rugged terrain of Corral Hollow and landmarks like Black Butte to the southwest.

Local civic life is centered around City Hall, Union High Sch, and several neighborhood schools such as West Park Sch and South Sch. The presence of the Manganese Mill and various Gravel Pit operations near the Tracy Municipal Airport highlights the region's diverse economic base, while the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads underscore its historical role as a transportation crossroads.