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1962 Map of Firebaugh

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Firebaugh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The San Joaquin River defines the landscape of this Central Valley region, where an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure supports an intensive agricultural economy. The Mendota Pool and Mendota Dam serve as critical nodes for water management, feeding the Main Canal, Outside Canal, and the Chowchilla Canal. Settlements like Firebaugh and Mendota are connected by the Southern Pacific railroad, which historically facilitated the movement of crops and livestock from the surrounding plains.

Industrial and recreational activities appear alongside the ranching operations. Numerous Gas Wells are scattered throughout the northern sections, while the Raisin City Gun Club and several Duck Ponds indicate the importance of the river’s wetlands. Educational and social foundations are represented by the Los Deltos Sch and McCabe Sch, along with the Cem near Firebaugh. Large-scale farming interests are identified by name, including the New Columbia Ranch, Eastside Ranch, and Aliso Ranch.