1948 Map of Ben Hur

About this map

Ben Hur serves as the focal point of this rural California landscape, situated amidst a network of cattle-grazing hills and seasonal drainages. The 1940s environment is defined by its educational and navigational landmarks, including Ben Hur Sch, Oakgrove Sch, and Oakvale Sch, which suggest a distributed community of ranching families. The southern portion of the quadrangle is anchored by Green Mtn Lookout and the Green Mtn Sch near the Chowchilla River. Modern transit is limited to the Raymond Road, while the natural terrain is marked by prominent granite outcrops like Bald Rock and Split Rock. A small Cem located near the main settlement provides a specific point of interest for genealogical research in this sparsely populated region of the Sierra foothills.