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1920s Maps of Fresno County, California

Explore 59 historic maps of Fresno County from the 1920s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1920s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Fresno County's landscape evolved across the 1920s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Fresno County's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.

Fresno County, CA maps

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  1. 1920 Map of Santa Rita Bridge
    1920 Map of Santa Rita Bridge
    1920 Santa Rita Bridge
    1920 Print · USGS
    The central San Joaquin Valley appears here as an intricate network of waterways and early ranching outposts just after the turn of the century. Researchers can trace the legacy of large land holdings like Santa Rita Ranch and find specific sites like the Temple Gun Club or Lucerne Farm.
  4. 1920 Map of Orangedale School, 1957 Print
    1920 Map of Orangedale School, 1957 Print
    1920 Orangedale School
    1957 Print · USGS
    The foothills of eastern Fresno County meet the valley floor in the 1920s as a complex network of irrigation canals begins to reshape the land. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line and settlements like Piedra, Avocado, and Gravesboro.
  7. 1921 Map of Laguna Seca Ranch
    1921 Map of Laguna Seca Ranch
    1921 Laguna Seca Ranch
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Fresno and Merced borderlands come into focus in the early 1920s, showing the intersection of these two counties along the foothills. Researchers can trace the winding course of Little Panoche Creek and study the elevation of Merced Co and Fresno Co.
  10. 1921 Map of Squaw Valley
    1921 Map of Squaw Valley
    1921 Squaw Valley
    1921 Print · USGS
    Settlement and irrigation transform the Sierra foothills in the early twenties as the citrus industry takes root. Genealogists and historians can trace the early grid of Orange Cove and the development of the Citrus Cove School along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line.
  13. 1921 Map of Bullard
    1921 Map of Bullard
    1921 Bullard
    1921 Print · USGS
    North Fresno and the San Joaquin River corridor were undergoing rapid development in the early twenties as the city expanded toward the Madera County line. Genealogists and local historians can trace early neighborhood schools like Lincoln School and rail junctions such as Biola Junction or the Fresno Interurban.
  16. 1921 Map of Mendota
    1921 Map of Mendota
    1921 Mendota
    1921 Print · USGS
    Agricultural ranching and water management define this Fresno County landscape in the early twenties. Genealogists and historians can trace the specific boundaries of White House Ranch and Columbia Ranch or locate early industrial sites like Aliso Mill.
  19. 1921 Map of Tierra Loma School
    1921 Map of Tierra Loma School
    1921 Tierra Loma School
    1921 Print · USGS
    Western Fresno County ranching country is captured here in the early 1920s, showing the intersection of valley agriculture and steep foothills. Researchers can trace the exact location of the Tierra Loma School and historical holdings like the (Laguna Seca Ranch) and (Chaney Ranch).
  22. 1922 Map of Oxalis
    1922 Map of Oxalis
    1922 Oxalis
    1922 Print · USGS
    The Fresno and Merced borderlands are captured here in the early twenties during a period of significant irrigation and ranching expansion. Local historians can trace the foundations of the regional economy through the San Joaquin River canals and operations like Hog Ranch and Oxalis.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1922 Map of Santa Rita Bridge
    1922 Map of Santa Rita Bridge
    1922 Santa Rita Bridge
    1922 Print · USGS
    The braided channels of the San Joaquin Valley are captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape of sprawling ranches and water rights. Genealogists and historians can trace old property lines and river crossings like Santa Rita Bridge, Santa Rita Ranch, and the Temple Gun Club.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1922 Map of Charleston School
    1922 Map of Charleston School
    1922 Charleston School
    1922 Print · USGS
    Merced County agriculture was being transformed in the early twenties as irrigation grids expanded across the valley floor. Genealogists and researchers can trace the location of the Charleston School and the path of the San Joaquin and Kings River Canal alongside Swamp Road.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1922 Map of Dos Palos
    1922 Map of Dos Palos
    1922 Dos Palos
    1922 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley comes into focus in the early twenties as irrigation and rail infrastructure transformed the landscape. Map collectors can trace the San Joaquin and Kings River Canal alongside the Old Southern Pacific Grade and the settlement at Oro Loma.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1922 Map of Tufts Ranch
    1922 Map of Tufts Ranch
    1922 Tufts Ranch
    1922 Print · USGS
    The Fresno County landscape in the early twenties reveals an era of developing ranchland and agricultural expansion. Researchers can locate the central operations of Tufts Ranch and trace the grid of section lines that organized this part of the San Joaquin Valley.
  37. 1922 Map of Round Mountain
    1922 Map of Round Mountain
    1922 Round Mountain
    1922 Print · USGS
    Fresno County's agricultural expansion is on full display in the early 1920s as irrigation canals and rural schools spread across the plains. Trace family roots and local history at Redbank Cemetery, the Fresno Interurban railroad, and Gray Colony School.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1922 Map of Trimmer
    1922 Map of Trimmer
    1922 Trimmer
    1922 Print · USGS
    The foothills of eastern Fresno County meet the San Joaquin Valley floor during a period of booming citrus and rail development. Researchers can trace early family-run rangelands and specialized sites like the Wahtoke Winery, the Sunnyside Mine, and the Sycamore Creek Indian School.
  43. 1922 Map of Lanes Bridge
    1922 Map of Lanes Bridge
    1922 Lanes Bridge
    1922 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin River valley at the Madera-Fresno county line comes to life in this early 1920s survey. Historians can trace the rural landscape through landmarks like Deep Well School, the crossing at Lanes Bridge, and the Little Table Mountain foothills.
  46. 1922 Map of Friant
    1922 Map of Friant
    1922 Friant
    1922 Print · USGS
    Fresno County at the edge of the Sierra foothills is captured here during the heyday of the railroad and early copper mining. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural education at Pollasky School or locate the Fresno Copper Mine and Gordon Siding.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1922 Map of Pozo Farm
    1922 Map of Pozo Farm
    1922 Pozo Farm
    1922 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin River and its complex system of canals define the Madera and Fresno county line in the early 1920s. Researchers can trace early irrigation at Pozo Farm or locate landmarks like the Rasin City Gun Club and the Southern Pacific rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1922 Map of Chaney Ranch
    1922 Map of Chaney Ranch
    1922 Chaney Ranch
    1922 Print · USGS
    Western Fresno County appears as a vast network of arroyos and range lands in the early 1920s. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote Chaney Ranch and the winding course of Panoche Creek across this detailed topographic survey.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1923 Map of Kearney Park
    1923 Map of Kearney Park
    1923 Kearney Park
    1923 Print · USGS
    Agricultural development in the San Joaquin Valley is caught at a pivotal moment in the 1920s. Genealogists can trace the rural school districts of Dunkard School and Perrin School or find the early rail stops at Rolinda and McMullin.
  58. 1923 Map of Laguna Seca Ranch
    1923 Map of Laguna Seca Ranch
    1923 Laguna Seca Ranch
    1923 Print · USGS
    Ranching and rugged terrain define the Merced and Fresno county line during the early twenties. Genealogists and land historians can trace the early boundaries of Laguna Seca Ranch and the winding course of Little Panoche Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1923 Map of Sultana
    1923 Map of Sultana
    1923 Sultana
    1923 Print · USGS
    Central Valley agriculture and rail lines dominate the landscape during the early 1920s. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Sultana, Orosi, and Cutler, or locate rural school sites like Mt Olive School.
  64. 1923 Map of Malaga
    1923 Map of Malaga
    1923 Malaga
    1923 Print · USGS
    Fresno and its southern agricultural suburbs are captured here in the early 1920s, a landscape defined by irrigation canals and rail-side packing towns. Trace the locations of early rural landmarks like Mattei Packing Co Plant, Magnolia School, and the County Fair Grounds Auto Speedway.
  67. 1923 Map of Herndon
    1923 Map of Herndon
    1923 Herndon
    1923 Print · USGS
    Central California's agricultural landscape comes into focus in the early twenties as the grid of Fresno County takes shape. Trace the early rail stops at Herndon, Barstow, and Dickerson along the San Joaquin River and major lines.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1923 Map of Academy
    1923 Map of Academy
    1923 Academy
    1923 Print · USGS
    Fresno County ranching and quarrying culture is documented here in the early 1920s as the Sierra foothills began to develop. Researchers can locate specific family operations like Blasingame Ranch and the vital Academy Granite Quarry near the settlement of Academy.
  73. 1923 Map of Levis
    1923 Map of Levis
    1923 Levis
    1923 Print · USGS
    Fresno County oil and ranching lands come into focus during the early twenties as the valley floor meets the western hills. Researchers can trace the legacy of petroleum at the Oil Pumping Sta and locate early landholdings such as Englebrecht Ranch near Levis.
    2 unique versions available
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