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1961 Map of Turlock

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Turlock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Turlock serves as the focal point of this Central Valley survey, showcasing a well-established urban grid during the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the Southern Pacific and Tidewater Southern railroads, which facilitated the region's agricultural economy. This commercial hub is surrounded by smaller farming communities like Delhi, Hilmar, and Irwin, each anchored by local institutions such as Elim Sch and Sacred Heart Sch.

The complex water management system essential for San Joaquin Valley agriculture is clearly visible through a network of canals, including the Turlock Lake Aqueduct and numerous laterals like Lateral No 4. To the south, the Merced River meanders across the border of Stanislaus and Merced counties, providing a natural boundary to the intensive irrigation and orchard developments that characterize the area.