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1948 Map of Turlock

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Turlock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Agricultural development and water management define this Central Valley landscape, which shows the region shortly after culture revisions in 1947. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the city of Turlock, while the Merced River meanders across the southern border, its natural course contrasted by the geometric grid of irrigation infrastructure like the High Line Canal and numerous ditches such as Cross Ditch No 1.

The map documents a series of rural education centers, including Roselawn Sch, Johnson Sch, and Vincent Sch, which served the farming communities of Delhi, Hilmar, and Irwin. Transportation networks are well-established, with the Tidewater Southern and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads facilitating the movement of goods and people. Landmark features like the Turlock Country Club and the unnamed Cemetery northwest of town provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians.