1923 Map of Kearney Park

About this map

Kearney Park stands as the central landmark in this 1920s survey of the San Joaquin Valley west of Fresno. The landscape is defined by a rigid grid of agricultural roads, including California Avenue and Church Avenue, which reflect the planned irrigation and settlement patterns of early 20th-century California. The Southern Pacific railroad cuts diagonally across the western sections, serving small hubs like Rolinda and McMullin. Education in this rural farming district was anchored by local institutions such as Dunkard School and Perrin School, which are clearly marked alongside the sprawling estate grounds of the park. The map reveals the transition of the valley floor into an organized network of orchards and vineyards, with significant thoroughfares like Kearney Boulevard and Whites Bridge Road providing vital links for the movement of crops to rail sidings.