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1947 Map of Fresno South

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Fresno South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The agricultural and urban landscape of Fresno emerges in this 1947 edition, reflecting a period of post-war growth and established irrigation networks. The city's southern expansion is anchored by the Fresno Chandler Municipal Airport and institutional landmarks like the Fresno County General Hospital and County Court House. Beyond the urban grid, the Central Valley's reliance on water is evident through a complex web of canals and ditches, including the Southern Pacific Canal, Fresno Canal, and Malaga Canal.

Smaller outlying communities like Calwa City and Easton serve as focal points for rural life, supported by numerous neighborhood schools such as Fresno Colony Sch and Orange Center Sch. The intersection of rail and industry is marked by the Southern Pacific and At & SF lines meeting at the Calwa Sta. Researchers will find significant genealogical value in the detailed locations of Ararat Cemetery and the Washington Colony Cem.