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1914 Map of Cholame

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Cholame
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

The Temblor Range and the western edge of the San Joaquin Valley define this 1914 survey, where the boundaries of Fresno, Kings, Kern, and San Luis Obispo counties converge. The map documents a landscape of dramatic topography and sparse ranching outposts, reflecting the transition between the coastal ranges and the interior basins. High-elevation features like Sawtooth Ridge and Polonio Pass overlook broad lowlands such as Antelope Valley and the Kettleman Plain.

Settlement is focused around isolated hubs like Devils Den and Dudley, alongside family-named holdings such as Carter's Ranch and Poso Ortega. The absence of a dense rail network highlights the reliance on regional thoroughfares like Lemoore Road. Significant for tracking the early development of the region, the map captures the drainage patterns of Avenal Creek and Bitterwater Creek before modern agricultural intensification altered the surface hydrology.