1946 Map of Biola

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The San Joaquin River carves a winding path across this mid-century landscape, serving as the natural boundary between Madera County and Fresno County. This 1946 revision reveals an intensive agricultural grid defined by a network of irrigation works, including the Herndon Canal, Bullard Canal, and Empire Ditch. The settlement of Biola stands as a central hub for the surrounding farmsteads, which are punctuated by numerous rural schools such as Eastin Sch, Ripperdan Sch, and Empire Sch. Notable landmarks of the era include the Bethany Cem near the riverbanks and an Airway Beacon to the south. The transition from 1920s mapping to this post-war update illustrates the established infrastructure of the San Joaquin Valley, with named avenues like Shepherd Avenue and Olive Avenue providing a rigid framework for the region's development.