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1947 Map of Ben Hur

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Ben Hur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Ben Hur and its surrounding countryside reflect a mid-century period of rural life along the boundary of Mariposa Co and Madera Co. The landscape is anchored by a series of local schools that served the dispersed homesteads, including Ben Hur Sch, Oakgrove Sch, and Oakvale Sch. These educational centers, often situated near natural landmarks like Knob Hill or Lacy Hill, mark the social hubs of the era.

Transport through the region follows the historical path of Raymond Road, which winds past the Chowchilla River and through the foothills. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks such as Bald Rock and Buckeye Hill, with a fire Lookout stationed atop Green Mtn. This survey captures a specific moment in the ranching and timber-rich hills before modern development, highlighting the creek networks of Chapman, Becknell, and Cow Creek that dictated the placement of early settlements and grazing lands.