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1953 Map of Delano East

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Delano East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Friant-Kern Canal cuts a distinct industrial line north-to-south across the landscape, marking the infrastructure that fueled Central Valley agriculture in the early 1950s. The burgeoning city of Delano anchors the southwestern corner of the map, revealing a concentrated urban core including City Hall, an Armory, and Memorial Stadium. Educational landmarks such as Union High Sch, Delano Terrace School, and St Marys School illustrate the community's mid-century development.

Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into a grid of large-scale ranching and agriculture, noted by the Sierra Vista Ranch and a local Winery along Cecil Ave. Small rail stops and settlements like Jovista and Trocha follow the Southern Pacific tracks, while the seasonal course of the White River meanders across the northern sections. The Delano Airport with its Airway Beacon underscores the importance of regional aviation during this era of California's growth.