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2012 Map of Five Points

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Five Points
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The agricultural grid of Fresno County is punctuated by the Five Points intersection, a central hub for the surrounding ranchlands and energy infrastructure. The landscape is defined by the critical movement of water through the Stinson Canal and Crescent Ditch, which support large-scale farming operations such as the Noble Ranch and Hawkins Ranch. To the northeast, the Fresno Slough provides a natural contrast to the man-made irrigation channels, while the presence of the Helm Oil Field indicates the region's historical and ongoing role in petroleum extraction.

Local landmarks such as Deadmans Corners and Wheatville reflect the settlement patterns of this San Joaquin Valley interior. The map records a series of established ranch properties, including Aladdin Ranch, McAvoy Ranch, and Coelho Ranch, illustrating the distribution of land ownership and agricultural industry in the early 21st century. This survey documents a working landscape where water engineering and resource management dictate the layout of roads and property lines.