1956 Map of Hammonds Ranch

About this map

The Panoche Hills rise out of the western San Joaquin Valley, creating a landscape defined by industrial water infrastructure and agricultural boundaries. This mid-century survey captures the region as the modern water-delivery system was being integrated into the existing ranchland. The California Aqueduct carves through the terrain, cutting across older survey lines like Shields Ave and Herndon Ave. The intersection of heavy industry and rural life is evident where the Third Lift Canal services the flats north of Hammonds Ranch. Local landmarks such as the Oro Loma School and a Gravel Pit near Little Panoche Creek provide specific points of interest for those tracing the development of Fresno County's interior during a period of significant hydrological engineering.