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1947 Map of Volta

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Volta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The small settlement of Volta stands at the heart of this agricultural landscape in the San Joaquin Valley, positioned along the Southern Pacific railroad line. The map reflects a period of intensive water management as the region transitioned into a modern irrigation hub, dominated by the Main Canal and Outside Canal. To the southeast, the rails pass through the siding of Trent, while the rugged foothills to the west contrast with the engineered grid of the valley floor.

Infrastructure for ranching and industry is evident through numerous Windmill sites and a Gravel Pit near Los Banos Creek. Traces of the early motoring era are visible along Washboard Road, which cuts a straight line across the terrain. Waterways like San Luis Creek provide a look at the natural drainage patterns that the massive canal systems were designed to divert and utilize for the surrounding farms.