1941 Map of Kreyenhagen Hills

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Pleasant Valley opens into a landscape of deep canyons and prominent ridges in this 1930s-era survey of western Fresno County. The terrain is dominated by the Kreyenhagen Hills, where established cattle and sheep operations like Zuburi Ranch, Camino Ranch, and Kreyenhagen Ranch were situated among the draws. The settlement of Alcalde sits at the mouth of Alcalde Canyon, serving as a gateway where the upland drainage of Waltham Creek meets the flatter valley floor. Evidence of the early automotive era is visible in the layout of the Coalinga Road and Bakersfield Road, which provided essential links for the remote ranching outposts such as Esrey Ranch and Zapato. This detailed topography traces the complex network of seasonal watercourses, including Jacalitos Creek and Garcia Canyon, which shaped the movement of people and livestock through the hills.