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1961 Map of Berenda

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Berenda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Agricultural development and early irrigation infrastructure define this section of the San Joaquin Valley near the Chowchilla Corp Bdy. The community of Fairmead serves as a central hub, situated along the Southern Pacific rail line and Fairmead Boulevard. The landscape is characterized by a precise grid of avenues and the presence of the Califa Canal, illustrating the region's managed water systems.

Social and civic life is anchored by landmarks such as the Grange Hall and Dixieland School, while natural waterways like Berenda Slough and Berenda Creek cross the plain. To the northeast, the settlement of Sharon sits along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, marking the dual-rail influence that drove local commerce. Revisions from 1978 provide a glimpse into the evolving land use, from large tracts of open ground to more densely organized orchard and field patterns.