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1950 Map of Cairns Corner

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Cairns Corner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Agricultural development and rural transport networks define this section of the San Joaquin Valley during the mid-20th century. The settlement of Plainview anchors the southeastern corner, while smaller crossroads like Spinks Corner and Cairns Corner serve as local hubs for the surrounding orchards and fields. This landscape is intricately carved by irrigation and drainage systems, including the meandering paths of Outside Creek and Inside Creek, which contrast with the straight-line precision of the local road grid.

Evidence of shifting land use is found at the Prairie Center Sch (Aban'd), marking a change in local education patterns. Aviation history is represented by both the Exeter-Lindsay Airport and Rankin Airfield. Industrial activity appears through various Claypits and a localized Sewage Disposal plant, while the southern boundary is marked by the North Branch Tule River. The map reflects a period of infrastructure growth with many roads like the Tulare Lindsay Highway being documented during various revision phases.