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1963 Map of Kerman

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Kerman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Kerman serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in the San Joaquin Valley, organized by a rigid grid of irrigation and transport infrastructure. The Southern Pacific railroad line cuts through the heart of the township, flanked by Kearney Boulevard and Whites Bridge Road. The map reveals a complex water management system essential for local farming, featuring the Houghton Canal, Deadwood Ditch, and specialized drainage features like Dickenson Waste.

Industrial and utility landmarks are clearly marked, including the Kerman Substa, several Storage Bins, and the prominent Radio Tower (KMJ). Beyond the residential blocks, the terrain is defined by named thoroughfares such as Muscat Ave and Annadale Ave, while the southwestern corner transition into the City Field and an area marked by numerous wells, illustrating the region's heavy reliance on groundwater and canal systems for its mid-century development.