Kerman serves as a primary hub for this agricultural portion of the San Joaquin Valley, displaying a dense grid of streets organized around its center. The map details a landscape deeply influenced by irrigation and water management, where the surrounding Central Valley is crisscrossed by a complex network of artificial waterways. Notable man-made features such as the Deadwood Ditch, the Thompson Extension Canal, and the Dry Cr Canal illustrate the engineering required to sustain the region's farms. Smaller infrastructure like the Blan Waste and Diekenson Waste further demonstrate the granular control over drainage and irrigation. The rectilinear road layout, defined by corridors like W Kearney Blvd and W California Ave, reflects the systematic sectioning of the land typical of this productive California interior.
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1923 · Kearney Park
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1923 · Herndon
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1923 · Biola
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1924 · Jamesan
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1924 · Gravelly Ford
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1925 · Helm
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1925 · San Joaquin
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1925 · Raisin
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1946 · Madera
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Kearney Park
USGS Topo · 1:24,000