1969 Map of Westley

About this map

The confluence of the San Joaquin River and Tuolumne River anchors this landscape of intensive central valley agriculture and water management. Large-scale irrigation infrastructure dominates the terrain, notably the massive California Aqueduct and Delta-Mendota Canal running parallel to the foothills. The town of Westley serves as a local rail hub along the Southern Pacific line, supported by the Westley Airport and a Farm Labor Center. Near the river, the older settlement of Grayson remains a focal point with its own Grayson School, Grayson Cemetery, and proximity to Laird Slough. The map documents a highly organized rural economy, with large landholdings like El Solyo Ranch and the County Honor Farm surrounded by a rigid grid of named agricultural roads including Loquat Ave and Mulberry Ave.