Old Maps of Mendota, California

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 1923 Map of Firebaugh
    1923 Map of Firebaugh
    1923 Firebaugh
    1923 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley comes alive in the early twenties as irrigation canals and rail lines transformed the Fresno and Madera county line. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and transit stops like Arbios, Helm Ranch, and Mendota along the Southern Pacific tracks.

  4. 1924 Map of Tranquillity
    1924 Map of Tranquillity
    1924 Tranquillity
    1924 Print · USGS
    The Fresno County ranch lands near Tranquillity are captured here in the early twenties, showing a landscape shaped by large holdings and the Southern Pacific. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Herminghaus Ranch and trace the Kings River Slough.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1924 Map of Mendota
    1924 Map of Mendota
    1924 Mendota
    1924 Print · USGS
    Agricultural development in the Central Valley reached a turning point in the early twentieth century as irrigation canals reshaped the land. Trace the early boundaries of Columbia Ranch, the town of Mendota, and the original course of the San Joaquin River.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1941 Map of Firebaugh
    1941 Map of Firebaugh
    1941 Firebaugh
    1941 Print · USGS
    Fresno and Madera counties are shown here just before the mid-century, defined by the irrigation canals and rail lines of the Central Valley. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Standard Oil Pump Station and family landmarks like Helm Ranch.

  7. 1946 Map of Tranquillity, 1953 Print
    1946 Map of Tranquillity, 1953 Print
    1946 Tranquillity
    1953 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in Fresno County during the mid-1940s revolved around rail transport and water management. Genealogists and historians can trace family operations like Coit Ranch and Englebrecht Ranch or follow the Southern Pacific through Tranquillity.

  8. 1946 Map of Firebaugh, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Firebaugh, 1954 Print
    1946 Firebaugh
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley ranching and rail corridor comes to life in the mid-1940s as irrigation projects began reshuffling the landscape. Trace the Southern Pacific line through Firebaugh and Mendota, or locate family-named sites like Helm Ranch and Arbios.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1947 Map of Tufts Ranch
    1947 Map of Tufts Ranch
    1947 Tufts Ranch
    1947 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural expansion is on full display in the late 1940s as farmsteads and irrigation networks took shape. Genealogists and historians can locate family holdings like Tufts Ranch, Murietta Farm, and Coit Ranch along the grid of California Avenue.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1947 Map of Tranquillity
    1947 Map of Tranquillity
    1947 Tranquillity
    1947 Print · USGS
    Fresno County agriculture and rail networks come into focus in the late 1940s. Researchers can trace the development of irrigation near Tranquillity and follow the Southern Pacific tracks through Mendota and the Herminghaus Ranch.

  11. 1947 Map of Firebaugh
    1947 Map of Firebaugh
    1947 Firebaugh
    1947 Print · USGS
    Fresno and Madera counties are seen here in the mid-1940s, where the river and rail lines defined the pace of valley life. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line between Firebaugh and Mendota, locating smaller sidings like Benito and Arbios.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1947 Map of Mendota
    1947 Map of Mendota
    1947 Mendota
    1947 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley comes into sharp focus in the mid-forties as a landscape of massive ranches and complex irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Mowry Ranch and Mowry Lake or the vital waters of the Mendota Dam.

  13. 1948 Map of Santa Cruz
    1948 Map of Santa Cruz
    1948 Santa Cruz
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley meet in this mid-century look at the region's agricultural and military geography. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of El Camino Real, locate family farms near Hollister, or study the footprint of the Fort Ord Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1955 Map of Santa Cruz
    1955 Map of Santa Cruz
    1955 Santa Cruz
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Monterey Bay and the fertile Salinas Valley are captured here during the post-war expansion of the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the era's rail-and-road network via the Southern Pacific lines and find landmarks like Fort Ord or the Lonoak School.

  15. 1956 Map of Coit Ranch, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Coit Ranch, 1957 Print
    1956 Coit Ranch
    1957 Print · USGS
    Agricultural Fresno County is captured in the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape of large-scale ranching and early Central Valley infrastructure. Researchers can trace the layout of family-named operations like Coit Ranch alongside a Labor Camp and the Landing Strip.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1956 Map of Mendota Dam, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mendota Dam, 1957 Print
    1956 Mendota Dam
    1957 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley irrigation landscape is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the critical water infrastructure between Fresno and Madera counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprints of New Columbia Ranch, Pomona Ranch, and the early development of Mendota.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1956 Map of Tranquillity, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Tranquillity, 1957 Print
    1956 Tranquillity
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Fresno County agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the intricate waterways of the Mendota Wildlife Management Area. Genealogists and historians can trace the local rail economy through the Southern Pacific tracks and old sites like Ingle or the Yearout Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1956 Map of Firebaugh, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Firebaugh, 1958 Print
    1956 Firebaugh
    1958 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's agricultural heartland is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the vital irrigation and rail networks between Firebaugh and Mendota. Genealogists and researchers can locate several rural schools like McCabe Sch and trace family-named sites such as Helm Ranch or Benito.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1957 Map of Santa Cruz
    1957 Map of Santa Cruz
    1957 Santa Cruz
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central California comes into sharp focus during the late fifties, from the fog-swept Monterey Bay to the sun-drenched San Joaquin Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Fort Ord Military Reservation, the Southern Pacific line, and the historic streets of San Juan Bautista.

  20. 1958 Map of Santa Cruz
    1958 Map of Santa Cruz
    1958 Santa Cruz
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal California and the central valleys are shown during the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of massive military reserves and vital rail arteries. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific line through Salinas or explore the early footprints of the Fort Ord Military Reservation and San Juan Bautista.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1962 Map of Firebaugh, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Firebaugh, 1964 Print
    1962 Firebaugh
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Valley agriculture and irrigation are in full focus here during the early sixties. Researchers can trace the water infrastructure of the Mendota Pool or locate family-named operations like Mowry Ranch and Helm Ranch.

  22. 1965 Map of Santa Cruz, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Santa Cruz, 1968 Print
    1965 Santa Cruz
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley meet here during the mid-sixties, capturing the growth of agricultural and coastal hubs. Trace the historic Southern Pacific RR lines and locate sites like the Presidio of Monterey or Pinnacles National Monument.

  23. 1974 Map of Monterey, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Monterey, 1977 Print
    1974 Monterey
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley meet in this mid-seventies survey of the Monterey region. Genealogists and historians can locate Spanish-era sites like the San Antonio de Padua Mission, early industrial markers such as the New Idria Mine, and coastal landmarks like the Point Sur Lighthouse.

  24. 1982 Map of Mendota, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Mendota, 1983 Print
    1982 Mendota
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley's massive water-moving infrastructure is in full view during the early eighties, from the San Joaquin River to the California Aqueduct. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail lines through towns like Mendota, Firebaugh, and Tranquillity.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 2012 Map of Firebaugh, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Firebaugh, 2012 Print
    2012 Firebaugh
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Mendota, including Firebaugh, Fresno County, and other nearby areas

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