Old Maps of Kettleman City, California for Metal Detecting

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Kettleman City, CA maps

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  1. 1933 Map of Kettleman City
    1933 Map of Kettleman City
    1933 Kettleman City
    1933 Print · USGS
    Kings County in the early 1930s is a landscape of emergent oil fields and vast agricultural tracts at the edge of the Tulare Lake Bed. Researchers can trace the early layout of Kettleman City, early oil well sites in the Kettleman Hills, and family-named landmarks like Blakeley Ranch.

  2. 1937 Map of Kettleman City
    1937 Map of Kettleman City
    1937 Kettleman City
    1937 Print · USGS
    Kings County agricultural life in the late 1930s is defined here by the rise of irrigation and large ranching estates. You can trace early settlement patterns and water infrastructure through the Blakeley Canal, Milham City, and the historic Goodfellow Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Stratford, 1954 Print
    1940 Map of Stratford, 1954 Print
    1940 Stratford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The reclaimed basin of the San Joaquin Valley comes into focus just before the mid-century, showing a landscape defined by industrial-scale irrigation and oil. Genealogists can locate family raches and rural schools like Ramona Sch, while tracing the early footprints of Stratford and Kettleman City.

  4. 1943 Map of Stratford
    1943 Map of Stratford
    1943 Stratford
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kings County reveals a landscape of massive water engineering projects and valley farming as the Second World War began. Researchers can trace irrigation networks from Tulare Lake, find early school sites like Ramona Sch, and locate the Pacific Southern rail stops at Westhaven Station.

  5. 1948 Map of Fresno
    1948 Map of Fresno
    1948 Fresno
    1948 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley and the High Sierra met during a period of rapid post-war growth and industrial expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lines through small rail towns like Calwa City, find early aviation sites at Fresno-Chandler, or locate the Fresno Copper Mine.

  6. 1954 Map of Kettleman City, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Kettleman City, 1957 Print
    1954 Kettleman City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Kings County at the height of the post-war agricultural boom reveals a landscape of industrial farming and oil infrastructure. Researchers can trace the layout of Kettleman City, the vast Tulare Lake Bed, and sites like the Kettleman Hills Compressor Station and West Lake Farms.

  7. 1955 Map of Fresno
    1955 Map of Fresno
    1955 Fresno
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-fifties study of California’s agricultural and wilderness heart. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Sanger, Selma, and Reedley or locate high-altitude landmarks like Mt Whitney and Hume Lake.

  8. 1956 Map of Fresno
    1956 Map of Fresno
    1956 Fresno
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-fifties survey of a rapidly developing California interior. Researchers can trace the rail-and-water networks of Visalia, the footprint of Tulare Lake, and the remote heights of Sequoia National Park.

  9. 1958 Map of Fresno
    1958 Map of Fresno
    1958 Fresno
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-century survey of the California heartland. Researchers can trace the rail-and-road network connecting Fresno and Visalia or locate high-country landmarks like Mt Whitney and Sequoia National Park.

  10. 1960 Map of Fresno
    1960 Map of Fresno
    1960 Fresno
    1960 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's mid-century agricultural boom meets the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada in this detailed survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-driven growth of Fresno, Tulare, and Visalia or locate family roots in smaller towns like Raisin City and Calwa City.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1962 Map of Fresno, 1968 Print
    1962 Map of Fresno, 1968 Print
    1962 Fresno
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-century survey, capturing the region's massive irrigation systems and mountain wilderness. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Pacific and locate landmarks like the Tulare Lake Bed and Mount Whitney.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1963 Map of Kettleman City, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Kettleman City, 1965 Print
    1963 Kettleman City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Kettleman City and the edge of the Kettleman Hills are captured here in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by water engineering. Researchers can trace infrastructure like the Blakeley Canal and industrial sites such as the Compressor Station.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1966 Map of Fresno
    1966 Map of Fresno
    1966 Fresno
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-1960s showcases a high-production agricultural valley rising into the granite peaks of the High Sierra. Researchers can trace irrigation networks, rail spurs like the Southern Pacific, and landmarks from Mount Whitney to the Lemoore Naval Air Station.

  14. 1993 Map of Visalia
    1993 Map of Visalia
    1993 Visalia
    1993 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley comes alive in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by the Tulare Lake Bed and its vast network of canals. Trace family roots and local history near Santa Rosa Rancheria, Pixley Nat Wildlife Ref, and the Tulare Co Fairgrounds.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 2012 Map of Kettleman City, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Kettleman City, 2012 Print
    2012 Kettleman City
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Kettleman City, including Westlake Farms, Kings County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Kettleman City, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Kettleman City, 2015 Print
    2015 Kettleman City
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Kettleman City, including Westlake Farms, Kings County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2018 Map of Kettleman City, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kettleman City, 2018 Print
    2018 Kettleman City
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Kettleman City, including Westlake Farms, Kings County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2021 Map of Kettleman City, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Kettleman City, 2021 Print
    2021 Kettleman City
    2021 Print · USGS
    In the heart of the San Joaquin Valley during the early 2020s, this area shows the intersection of intensive agriculture and major water infrastructure. Researchers can trace the grid of Kettleman City, the industrial footprint of Kettleman Station, and the path of the Blakeley Canal.

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