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1922 Map of Pozo Farm

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of Pozo Farm
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Pozo Farm sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in the San Joaquin Valley, where the boundary between Madera Co and Fresno Co follows the winding course of the San Joaquin River. This 1920s-era survey reveals a complex network of water management essential for the region's development, featuring the San Joaquin and Kings River Canal and natural drainage systems like Berenda Slough and Lone Willow Slough.

The presence of the Raisin City Gun Club along the sloughs suggests the seasonal importance of these wetlands for recreation amidst the burgeoning farmlands. In the southwest, the Southern Pacific railroad corridor provides a glimpse into the industrial infrastructure that connected these rural outposts to broader markets. Numerous marked wells scattered across the flats underscore the heavy reliance on groundwater for the valley's irrigation and settlement during this period.