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1956 Map of Kreyenhagen Hills

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Kreyenhagen Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Pleasant Valley and the surrounding ridgelines define this section of Fresno County, where industrial development meets traditional ranching operations. The Coalinga Oil Field dominates the northwest, evidenced by numerous gas and oil wells, tanks, and a collection of sumps concentrated near Jacalitos Creek. This industrial footprint contrasts with the scattered family-named outposts such as Zuburi Ranch and Johnson Ranch, which are situated along the valley floor near a Cotton Gin and grain storage facilities.

Deep canyons like Zapato Chino Canyon, Pete Ruiz Canyon, and Deadman Canyon cut through the Jacalitos Hills and Kreyenhagen Hills, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the region. Notable landmarks for local history include the remote Kreyenhagen Ranch and Esrey Ranch, connected by a network of unimproved roads and a Jeep Trail. These features highlight the mid-century transition of the California landscape between large-scale resource extraction and established agricultural homesteads.