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1968 Map of Waterloo

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Waterloo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Waterloo settlement and its surrounding agricultural landscape dominate this Central Valley survey, showcasing a region defined by intricate water management and early California history. The Calaveras River and several creek systems, including Bear Creek and Mosher Creek, weave across the terrain, which is famously intersected by the massive Mokelumne Aqueduct. This infrastructure highlights the area's transition into a critical utility corridor for the state.

Local history is deeply rooted here, evidenced by the Jack Tone Homestead Historical Marker and a high density of rural schoolhouses such as Alpine Sch, Harmony Grove Sch, and Tokay Colony Sch. The map also captures smaller named localities like Ampere, Norton, and Foppiano, alongside unique features like a Landing Strip and the Lodi Corporation Boundary, reflecting the encroachment of urban planning into traditional ranch and farm lands.