1925 Map of Raisin

About this map

The settlement of Raisin stands as the primary hub of this 1920s Fresno County landscape, oriented around the diagonal route of the Southern Pacific railroad. The surrounding terrain is defined by a rigid grid of agricultural thoroughfares, including named routes like Manning Avenue, Dinuba Avenue, and Conejo Avenue. This pattern reflects the systematic development of the San Joaquin Valley’s raisin-growing districts, where transport and irrigation were paramount to the local economy. At the southern edge of the quadrangle, the Liberty Ditch provides a glimpse into the water management systems essential for viticulture in this arid environment. The map captures the area just as the rural road network reached full maturity, with long north-south connectors like Jamesan Avenue and Chateau Avenue linking scattered farmsteads to the rail siding at Raisin.