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1947 Map of Herndon
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1947 Map of Herndon

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The San Joaquin River snakes through the northern portion of this map, serving as the natural boundary between Madera and Fresno counties during the mid-1940s. The landscape is defined by a dense grid of agricultural infrastructure, where the Bullard Canal, Empire Ditch, and Silvia Ditch supported the region's productive ranching and farming operations. The influence of the Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads is evident, as they parallel the river and major thoroughfares like Herndon Avenue, anchoring small transit-dependent hubs such as Herndon and Highway City. Education was decentralized across the rural landscape, as evidenced by a high concentration of local schoolhouses, including Tharsa, Herndon, and Teague schools. The map reflects a moment of transition where large holdings like the Rosedale Ranch existed alongside newer developments like West Acres.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1947
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.15 x 25.93 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain