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1935 Map of Harvester

USGS Topo · Published 1943

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The Tulare Lake Bed dominates this 1930s landscape, revealing a massive reclamation project underway in Kings County. This map captures a pivotal moment when the former lake bottom was being converted into industrial-scale agriculture, organized by a rigid grid of irrigation works and levees. The infrastructure of this transformation is visible through the Reclamation Ditch and the extensive East Canal and Levee system that borders the eastern edge of the quadrangle. Small agricultural hubs and outposts like Harvester, Liberty Farms, and the Baldwin Ranch appear as focal points of activity. Transportation was facilitated by the Kings Lake Shore R R, which ran along the eastern boundary. Notable topographic remnants such as Pelican Island and Dudley Ridge provide clues to the original lake environment before the Tulare Lake Water Company Canal and other water management projects redefined the San Joaquin Valley floor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1935
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain