1954 Map of Pixley

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Pixley and Earlimart anchor this agricultural landscape in Tulare County during the mid-20th century, revealing the expansion of these Central Valley communities along the Southern Pacific railroad corridor. Significant revisions based on 1969 aerial photography highlight urban growth in purple, particularly around the Pixley Union Sch and the southern reach of town near Deer Creek. The map shows a transition from intensive farming to conservation, with a large portion of the western territory dedicated to the Pixley National Wildlife Refuge. Local industry and infrastructure are represented by features like the Clay Pit, Gravel Pit, and Harmon Field. The intricate network of irrigation wells and reservoirs illustrates the heavy reliance on groundwater for the region's productivity during this era of development.