1922 Map of Chaney Ranch

About this map

Chaney Ranch stands as the primary namesake landmark in this corner of Fresno County during the early 1920s, reflecting the era's expansive agricultural operations in the San Joaquin Valley. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Panoche Creek, which cuts through the terrain from the southwest toward the northeast. This 1920 survey reveals a sparse network of roads and section lines, emphasizing the transition from open range to organized land tracts. The presence of numerous bench marks across the sheet indicates the rigorous surveying efforts of the era, while the proximity of the watercourse suggests its vital role in the regional geography and ranching life of the period.