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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 Southern Pacific railroad corridor anchors the small settlement of Volta in this mid-century Merced County landscape. The map reveals an intricate hydraulic network essential to Central Valley agriculture, featuring the Main Canal and Outside Canal cutting across the terrain to manage water distribution. North of the rail line, the landscape is defined by the winding course of San Luis Creek, while the southeastern corner shows industrial activity at a Gravel Pit near the banks of Los Banos Creek.

Smaller locations like Trent and specific landmarks such as a Reservoir and multiple Windmill sites illustrate the rural infrastructure of the 1940s. The transition from the flat agricultural plains to the rising contours of the western hills is clearly marked by the Washboard, providing a detailed look at how irrigation and transportation shaped the development of this ranching and farming region.