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1944 Map of Fruto
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1944 Map of Fruto

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The terminus of the Southern Pacific railroad line at Fruto defines the transportation hub of this Glenn County region during the early 1940s. Situated where the foothills meet the Sacramento Valley, the landscape transitions from the agricultural flats of the valley floor into the more complex terrain of Stone Valley and Clark Valley. Small rail-oriented settlements like Millsholm, Kurand, and Athena align with the tracks, supporting a ranching economy evidenced by family-named landmarks such as the Burnell Ranch and C M French Ranch. The drainage systems of Stony Creek and the various forks of Walker Creek dictate the local geography, with the Cherokee Sch serving the rural population near the northern edge. The map reflects a period before modern highway expansion, when these rail spurs and rural post offices were the primary connectors for remote California ranches.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain