1950 Map of Ivanhoe

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Tulare County is defined here by an intricate network of irrigation, dominated by the Friant Kern Canal as it skirts the base of Colvin Mountain. At the time of this 1950 survey, the region was a bustling corridor for three distinct rail lines: the Southern Pacific, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and the Visalia Electric. These railways connected the citrus-growing settlements of Ivanhoe, Redbanks, and Hillmaid to broader markets. Smaller communities like Seville, featuring St Maries Church, and Rayo near Bacon Hill highlight the distributed nature of local commerce. Significant water infrastructure, including the Wutchumna Ditch and Packwood Canal, reflects the intensive land management required for the area's orchards and fields south of the St Johns River.