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1956 Map of Firebaugh

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Firebaugh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The San Joaquin River carves through the central valley landscape of this 1956 survey, serving as both a natural boundary and the lifeblood for a complex irrigation network. The agricultural character of the region is defined by an intricate system of waterways, including the Delta-Mendota Canal, Main Canal, and Outside Canal. Near the town of Firebaugh, the Southern Pacific railroad parallels the river, anchoring local industry represented by a Seed Plant and several Grain Tanks.

Further south, the landscape transitions toward Mendota, with a distribution of rural education centers like Mills Sch, Los Deltos Sch, and McCabe Sch illustrating the era's decentralized settlement pattern. Smaller sidings and ranching outposts such as Arbios, Cromir, and Benito dot the rail line, while the presence of a Drive-in Theater near Benito provides a glimpse into the mid-century social life of Fresno County residents.