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1963 Map of Kerman

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Kerman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The town of Kerman serves as a central hub for the agricultural and industrial activities of this Central Valley landscape during the early 1960s. The settlement pattern is defined by a rigid grid of arterial roads, including Kearney Boulevard and Whites Bridge Road, which facilitate the transport of goods across the Fresno County plains. The Southern Pacific railroad cuts through the heart of the community, underscoring its role in the regional rail economy.

South of the main town site, the Raisin City Oil Field reveals the significant energy extraction footprint present in the area. Irrigation and drainage are critical to the local geography, evidenced by features such as Houghton Canal, Deadwood Ditch, and the complex drainage system of Dickenson Waste. The inclusion of the Radio Tower (KMJ) and Kerman Substa provides a look at the essential communication and power infrastructure supporting this productive rural region.