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1937 Map of Guijarral Hills

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Guijarral Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

Guijarral Hills and Kettleman Ridge define the industrial and agricultural landscape of this Fresno County region during the mid-1930s. The map illustrates a critical infrastructure hub for the California oil industry, centered around the Oil Tank Farm and the Caliola Pumping Sta. This development is positioned near the rail-and-water corridors where the Southern Pacific tracks run parallel to the winding course of the Arroyo Pasajero.

Settlement patterns are sparse, represented by the Pleasant Valley Ranch and the rail-side stop at Turk. The terrain is marked by significant hydrological features like Zapato Creek and the notable Polvadero Gap to the south. Modern transit is beginning to take shape along the southern border with the presence of Jayne Avenue, linking these industrial outposts to the wider Central Valley agricultural network.