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1950 Map of Orange Cove South

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Orange Cove South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Agricultural development in the San Joaquin Valley is clearly defined here through a sophisticated network of irrigation and rail infrastructure at mid-century. The landscape is dominated by the Friant Kern Canal and the Alta Canal, which supported the citrus and grape-growing regions surrounding Orange Cove. The local economy is tied closely to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads, which facilitated the movement of goods from small packing hubs and shipping points like Sultana, Orosi, and Cutler.

Social centers for this farming community are anchored by the Smith Mtn Cemetery and local institutions such as Mt Olive School, Uplon High Sch, and Lovell Sch. The terrain is mostly flat valley floor, interrupted only by the prominent rises of Smith Mountain, Curtis Mountain, and Barris Hill. The presence of the Alta Airport and various small stations like Orosi Sta reflect the transit-oriented nature of Tulare County during this era of post-war growth.