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1923 Map of Academy

Name: 1923 Topographic Map of Academy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1923
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1923

About this map

Academy and its namesake Academy Granite Quarry anchor this 1920s landscape in Fresno County, where the foothills meet the rising Sierra Nevada. The terrain is defined by the massive plateau of Table Mountain to the northwest and a network of seasonal watercourses like Dry Creek and Dog Creek. The map documents a period of ranching and early industry, evidenced by landmarks like the Blasingame Ranch and the small settlements of Letcher and Sparkville.

Transportation routes of the era, including the Tollhouse Road and Copper King Road, trace the winding topography through the canyons. For the genealogist or local historian, the inclusion of Sentinel School and several family-named landmarks provides a precise look at the rural social structure before mid-century development. The dominance of granite extraction and cattle ranching is palpable in the road names and property labels that crisscross the foothills.