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1925 Map of Helm

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Helm serves as a central point in this 1920s agricultural landscape, situated where the Southern Pacific railroad line intersects the grid of the Central Valley. The map reveals the intricate water management system essential to the region, dominated by the winding course of Fresno Slough and the engineered precision of the Main Bypass and Stinson Canal. A Diversion Dam positioned along the slough highlights the early infrastructure used to redirect water for irrigation across the surrounding plains. The rural character of the era is evidenced by the solitary New Hope School south of the town site, serving a dispersed population connected by an emerging network of named thoroughfares like Madera Avenue and Coalinga Road. This survey captures a moment when mechanical irrigation and rail transport were fundamentally reshaping the geography of Fresno County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1925
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain