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1944 Map of Raymond

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Raymond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Knowles and Raymond serve as the primary hubs in this central California landscape during the early 1940s, where the foothills meet the San Joaquin Valley. The area's economic foundation is clearly etched in the terrain through heavy industry, notably the Madera Granite Quarry and the Daulton Copper Mine. The Southern Pacific rail line terminates at Raymond, underlining the town's historical importance as a shipping point for local stone and minerals before the rail reaches the higher elevations.

Local life is marked by numerous family ranch holdings such as the Footman Ranch, Woods Ranch, and Adobe Ranch, while the social infrastructure includes several rural schoolhouses like Dennis Sch and Marysdale Sch. Cultural landmarks are also documented, including the Savage Monument and the San Joaquin Experimental Range near the eastern boundary. The intricate drainage network of the Fresno River and Willow Creek provides a detailed view of the water resources that shaped these foothill settlements.