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1964 Map of Lanes Bridge

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Lanes Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The San Joaquin River snakes along the boundary between Madera and Fresno counties, defined here by its dynamic braided channels and features like Island No 1 and Island No 2. This early 1960s landscape is characterized by a transition from the rugged slopes of Little Table Mountain in the northeast to the expanding agricultural and residential grids of the San Joaquin Valley. The Madera Canal cuts across the higher elevations, utilizing flumes and siphons to navigate the terrain near the small settlement of Coulthard.

Irrigation infrastructure and local education are central to the area's development, evidenced by numerous wells and the presence of Webster Sch and Fort Washington Sch. The southern portion of the map shows the emerging suburban character near the Fort Washington Country Club, while the seasonal flows of Little Dry Creek and Root Creek drain the surrounding foothills, illustrating the complex water management required for the region's agricultural success.