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1963 Map of Madera

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Madera
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Madera sits at the heart of this agricultural and industrial landscape, where the Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads converge near the Fresno River. The 1963 survey reveals a maturing city center featuring the Courthouse, City Hall, and the National Guard Armory, surrounded by an extensive network of schools including Madera Union High Sch and St Joachim Sch.

Beyond the urban core, the map detail extends to the settlement of Borden and the outlying community of La Vina. The surrounding plains are heavily defined by water management infrastructure essential for the region's orchards and fields, marked by the Main Canal and numerous systems like the Hugh Ditch and Stockton Ditch. Notable landmarks for researchers include the Arbor Vitae Cem and Calvary Cem, along with the District Fairgrounds and the Municipal Airport to the northwest.