Loading map...

1965 Map of Gregg

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Gregg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The agricultural grid of Madera County is defined by the intersection of major rail corridors and seasonal watercourses in the mid-1960s. The Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads cut diagonally across the landscape, establishing the small sidings of Gregg and Trigo as focal points for local transport. Irrigation infrastructure is prominent, with several labels for Siphons indicating the managed water flow necessary for the surrounding fields, while Cottonwood Creek and Little Dry Creek meander through the northern sections.

Residential and orchard development is evident along established routes like Bonadelle Ave and John Albert Drive. The infrastructure of the era is further marked by the Border Substation and a local Borrow Pit, reflecting the industrial needs of a growing Central Valley community. Numerous Wells dot the landscape, emphasizing the reliance on groundwater for the orchards and farms that dominate this region.