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1947 Map of Biola

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

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The San Joaquin River meanders across this Central Valley landscape, carving a boundary between Madera Co and Fresno Co. Near the river's south bank, the community of Biola serves as a hub for a meticulously gridded agricultural district defined by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Herndon Canal, Bullard Canal, and the Empire Ditch. This 1946 revision illustrates the post-war development of the region's water-management systems, essential for the orchards and vineyards that flank the Southern Pacific railroad line.

Rural education centers are scattered throughout the quadrangle, with schools like Ripperdan Sch and Eastin Sch serving the Madera side, while Kerman High Sch, Empire Sch, and Vinland Sch anchor the Fresno side. Notable landmarks of the era include Skaggs Bridge crossing the river and an Airway Beacon situated near the intersection of Dakota Avenue and Shasta Avenue, reflecting the integration of early aviation navigation into the rural landscape.