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1964 Map of Academy

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Academy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Academy stands as a focal point in this 1960s survey of the San Joaquin Valley foothills, showing a landscape defined by ranching routes and water management. The community is anchored by the Academy Cem and sits near the intersection of several notable thoroughfares, including Madsen Ave and Mendocino Ave. To the west, the massive infrastructure of the Friant Kern Canal cuts across the terrain, reflecting the era's significant investment in regional irrigation.

The topography transitions from the flats into the rising elevations of Table Mountain and Corlew Mountain. Water patterns are recorded through seasonal features like Little Dry Creek and Dog Creek, while industrial activity is noted at a Quarry near Tollhouse Road. This map documents a period before significant suburban expansion, preserving the locations of numerous wells and a Gaging Sta along the drainage of Dry Creek.