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1951 Map of Porterville

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Porterville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Porterville serves as the focal point of this Central Valley survey, situated at the base of Scenic Heights and Lewis Hill. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and water control, including the Kern Friant Canal, Porter Slough, and the Tule River. The town's grid expands around the intersection of the Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads, which facilitated the region's agricultural economy.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous rural education centers such as Rockford School, Burton School, and Vandalia School, alongside small outlying settlements like Nanceville and Jones Corner. The presence of the Porterville Airport with its Airway Beacon and the Radio Sta KTIP reflects the mid-century infrastructure supporting this Tulare County hub. Religious and community life is anchored by landmarks like St Anns Sch and the adjacent St Anns Cem.