1950 Map of Lethent

About this map

The Laguna De Tache landscape is defined by the complex branching of the Kings River, where the North Fork Kings River and Clarks Fork carve through the Central Valley terrain. This mid-century survey captures a rural environment structured around the Southern Pacific railroad line, which bisects the southern half of the quadrangle. Local life is anchored at the small settlement of Lethent, supported by the Lethent School and the nearby San Jose School. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the Oil Pumping Sta and the utility lines of the San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation. The map also clearly delineates the administrative Boundary Line between Fresno and Kings Counties, illustrating the intersection of natural waterways and human-imposed borders.