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1956 Map of Calflax

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Calflax
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Agricultural development and infrastructure in the Central Valley are prominently displayed here, captured during a period of significant growth in Fresno County. The California Aqueduct cuts diagonally through the southern portion of the landscape, a major engineering feat of the era. Settlement is concentrated in farming hubs and work sites such as Calflax, Diener Ranch, and Pasajero Farm. The grid-like road system, named after automotive and industrial giants like Cadillac Ave, Packard Ave, and Stutz Ave, reflects a highly organized rural economy.

Industrial and aviation facilities punctuate the wide-open acreage, including several locations marked as Labor Camp, a Landing Strip, and the Calflax Substation. Aerial navigation markers like the Airway Beacon near Mile 151 highlight the region's importance as a transit corridor. This survey, which includes revisions from the early 1970s, documents the shift from traditional ranching toward large-scale industrial farming and state-managed water systems.