1944 Map of Dunlap

About this map

The Sierra Nevada foothills north of Woodlake appear in this wartime survey, showing the complex boundary between Fresno and Tulare counties. The landscape is defined by a network of ranching operations and isolated mountain settlements, such as Baker Ranch, Auckland Ranch, and Sunny Slope Ranch. Early 20th-century rural infrastructure is well-preserved through the location of local schools, including Squaw Valley Sch and Drum Valley Sch. Moving east into higher elevations, the map records industrial and forestry markers like Neffs Chute and the Badger Fire Sta. Narrow valleys and peaks like Washepie Mtn and Sugarloaf dominate the terrain, which is carved by numerous seasonal drainages such as Sand Creek and Rattlesnake Creek. This edition captures the region's character before modern development, focused on cattle, timber, and the At & SF railroad line cutting through the southwest corner.