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1954 Map of Pixley

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Pixley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Agricultural irrigation and wildlife conservation define this Tulare County landscape, where the Pixley National Wildlife Refuge preserves native grasslands west of the growing town of Pixley. The town serves as a hub for the surrounding valley, featuring the Pixley Union Sch and a Fire Control Sta situated along the Southern Pacific railroad corridor. This line acts as a primary axis for the region, connecting Pixley south to Earlimart.

The ephemeral waters of Deer Creek cross the valley floor, supported by an extensive network of infrastructure including a Levee, numerous wells, and reservoirs. Industrial activity is evident in the Clay Pit and Gravel Pit found near the waterway, while the presence of Harmon Field and a Landing Strip highlights the era's reliance on aerial transport for large-scale farming operations in the San Joaquin Valley.