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1956 Map of Calflax

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Calflax
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Agricultural outposts and extensive irrigation infrastructure define this Central Valley landscape in the mid-20th century. The arrival of the California Aqueduct, noted in the 1971 revisions, transformed this region of Fresno County by bringing a reliable water source to the dry plains. This engineering feat is seen cutting diagonally across the southwestern corner of the sheet, providing context for the growth of nearby operations like Pasajero Farm.

Remote family-run sites such as Diener Ranch and Calflax Ranch are connected by a rigid grid of avenues named after classic automobiles, including Cadillac Ave and Packard Ave. The map also identifies local worker housing at Labor Camp and aviation landmarks like the Airway Beacon and multiple Landing Strip locations, which supported the specialized logistics of large-scale ranching and crop dusting in the valley.