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1936 Map of Kreyenhagen Hills

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Kreyenhagen Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Kreyenhagen Hills rise sharply above the southern San Joaquin Valley in this mid-1930s topographic survey. The landscape is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainage systems, including Garcia Canyon, Rice Canyon, and Mantes Canyon, which carve through the uplifted terrain. Ranching dominates the human geography of the era, with several family-named outposts such as Kreyenhagen Ranch and Esrey Ranch serving as the primary landmarks in this sparsely settled region.

Transportation infrastructure reflects the early development of the Fresno County interior, featuring the Coalinga and Bakersfield Road No 33 and a segment of State Highway at the northern edge. The presence of Alcalde Creek and Waltham Creek in the northwest corner highlights the transition from the rugged Jacalitos Hills to the valley floor, providing a detailed record of the watercourses and landholdings before significant modern expansion.