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1991 Map of Vernalis

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Vernalis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The San Joaquin River winds through this Central Valley landscape, defining the agricultural and hydraulic character of the region. The map captures a complex network of water management, featuring the massive California Aqueduct and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct cutting across the terrain. Small settlements and local landmarks provide a sense of place, including the community of Vernalis and the rural New Jerusalem Sch near its namesake airport.

Agricultural life is evident in the dense grid of roads like Kasson Road and Durham Ferry Road, which connect various gas wells and pumping stations. The riverbanks offer a different pace, marked by the Durham Ferry State Recreation Area and the San Joaquin River Club. This survey also delineates the Pescadero land grant boundary, showing how Spanish and Mexican era land divisions continued to shape the modern property lines of San Joaquin County.