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1963 Map of Conejo

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Conejo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Agricultural development across this Fresno County landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation, including the Kirby Canal and the Fowler Switch Canal. The layout of the land follows a strict section-line grid, punctuated by small rural hubs such as Conejo and Monmouth. These settlements, while modest, served as vital collection points along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads.

Evidence of early community life is found at the Fowler Cem and local schoolhouses like Monroe Sch and Terry Union Sch. The map also reveals numerous localized water features, such as Willow Lake, Helmke Pond, and Prather Pond, which reflect the managed hydrology necessary for the valley's orchards and vineyards. Farther south, the small landmark of Wildflower and the McCall Substation provide further points of reference for local historians tracing mid-century infrastructure.