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1944 Map of Coalinga

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Coalinga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The industrial and agricultural footprint of western Fresno County during World War II is anchored by the Coalinga Oil Refinery and the established town center of Coalinga. To the north, the landscape is defined by the energy sector with several worker outposts such as Camp 7-C and Camp 25-D, alongside the appropriately named Oilfields settlement. The Southern Pacific railroad provides the essential link for transporting these resources across the Central Valley.

Beyond the oil infrastructure, the map reveals a rugged ranching culture through family-named landmarks like Alcalde Ranch, Jacalitos Ranch, and Kreyenhagen Ranch. The inclusion of the Coalinga Sulphur Baths suggests the area's natural geothermal features, while the remote cabins and schools, such as Claremont Sch, offer a clear picture of rural life in the Alcalde Hills and Jacalitos Hills during this era.