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1963 Map of Fresno South

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Fresno South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The southern grid of Fresno and its surrounding agricultural colonies define this 1960s landscape, where urban development meets a dense network of irrigation infrastructure. Industrial corridors and residential expansion push south along the Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads, particularly around the rail junction at Calwa. The map reveals the intricate water management system essential to the San Joaquin Valley, featuring a web of namesake canals like the Washington Canal and specialized colony lines such as Colony No 1 Canal.

Further south, the rural character remains intact through the small settlements of Easton and Oleander. This area is rich with institutional history for genealogists, documenting numerous local anchors including the Washington Union High Sch, Washington Colony Cem, and several neighborhood schools like Ivy Sch and Orange Center Sch. The presence of the Municipal Airport and various playgrounds within the city limits illustrates the mid-century growth of municipal services.