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1954 Map of El Rico Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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The vast Tulare Lake Bed dominates this mid-century landscape in Kings County, illustrating a highly engineered agricultural environment. By the 1950s, the natural basin of the former lake was largely reclaimed through a complex network of irrigation and flood control, including the Lovelace Levee and Tule River channels. Large agricultural operations are evidenced by the El Rico Ranch and Richland Farms Camp, which suggest the presence of a seasonal labor force and centralized management of these fertile lands. Local civic life is anchored by the Dallas School and family-named landmarks like Helm Corner. The map meticulously details the infrastructure required to sustain industrial-scale farming in the San Joaquin Valley, from the Gates-Jones Canal to various pumping stations and labor camps that supported the local economy.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain