1956 Map of Firebaugh

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The San Joaquin River snakes through the heart of the Central Valley, creating a complex border between Fresno and Madera counties. This landscape is defined by its massive water-moving infrastructure, where the Delta-Mendota Canal, Outside Canal, and Main Canal run parallel to the Southern Pacific tracks, supporting the agricultural economy of the region. The city of Firebaugh serves as a major hub, featuring a Cem, Grain Tanks, and schools like Riverside Sch. Further south, the town of Mendota anchors the lower portion of the map near McCabe Sch. Smaller rail stops and ranching outposts such as Arbios, Cromir, and Helm Ranch are connected by a rigid grid of rural avenues, illustrating the systematic development of the valley's irrigation districts and farming communities during the mid-20th century.