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1924 Map of Mendota

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of Mendota
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

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The San Joaquin River winds through the heart of the Central Valley in this 1920s survey, marking the boundary between Madera Co and Fresno Co. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of water management, with the Chowchilla Canal, Aliso Canal, and Mowry Canal diverting water across the flatlands to support large agricultural holdings. Settlements are primarily represented by major estates like Columbia Ranch, Pomona Ranch, and White House Ranch, reflecting an era of large-scale ranching and early irrigation development.

In the southwest corner, the town of Mendota serves as a local hub, situated near the S P R R and the confluence of the river with the Kings River Slough. Natural features like Mowry Lake and Lone Willow Slough appear alongside the heavy hand of engineering, showing the transition of this arid region into a productive hydraulic landscape. The Firebaugh and Madera Road provides a primary overland link across the valley floor.