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1956 Map of Coalinga

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Coalinga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Coalinga Oil Field and its surrounding operations dominate the landscape of the western San Joaquin Valley during this mid-century period. The industrial geometry of the petroleum industry is etched across the terrain, from the Anticline Ridge down to the Pleasant Valley Oil Field. Numerous tanks, pumping stations, and wells are concentrated near settlements like Oilfields and Lake Los Nietos, illustrating the specialized infrastructure required for large-scale extraction.

In the city of Coalinga, the community's growth is reflected in its civic and educational centers, including Sunset Sch, Cheney Sch, and the local Jr College. The Southern Pacific railroad provides the vital transport link through the valley, passing near the Coalinga Municipal Airport and the seasonal flows of Los Gatos Creek and Warthan Creek. Revisions in the late 1970s, shown in purple, reveal the gradual expansion of the urban footprint and modern additions like the Drive-in Theater along Jayne Ave.