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1962 Map of Turlock

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Turlock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Southern Pacific and Tidewater Southern rail lines define the transport corridor through Turlock and Delhi, connecting the growing agricultural hubs of the San Joaquin Valley. This mid-century survey illustrates the intricate irrigation network supporting the region, where the San Joaquin River and Merced River converge amidst a landscape of duck ponds and sloughs. Small agrarian centers like Hilmar, Irwin, and Stevinson are anchored by local institutions such as Hilmar High Sch and Merquin Sch.

Preservation of the riverine environment is evident at George J Hatfield State Park and Hagaman Park, while the surrounding marshlands reflect the area's history as a waterfowl habitat, marked by the Newman Gun Club and Modesto Gun Club. Notable landmarks like Fremont Ford and Hills Ferry point to early river crossings that preceded the modern road network, which by the early 1960s had expanded to include West Side Blvd and Carnation Rd.