1965 Map of Gregg

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Madera County is defined here by the meeting of two major rail lines and a complex network of seasonal drainages. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific railroads converge in the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving local transport hubs like Gregg, Trigo, and Irrigosa. This mid-century survey reveals the transition from the arid foothills to the developed valley floor, where an intricate system of siphons and irrigation infrastructure supports the fields. North of the rail lines, the terrain is marked by the winding courses of Cottonwood Creek, Dry Creek, and Root Creek, which cut through the open land. Local industrial activity is evidenced by a Gravel Pit and the Borden Substation, while emerging residential development is visible in the grid of streets north of Root Creek, including Bonadelle Ave and John Albert Drive.