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1951 Map of Reedley

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

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Reedley and Dinuba serve as the primary anchors of this agricultural landscape in the San Joaquin Valley, bisected by the Kings River and the prominent Fresno and Tulare County line. The map reveals a highly developed irrigation and transport network essential to the region's mid-century orchards and vineyards, including the Traver Canal and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad.

A dense network of rural schools, such as Riverview School, Grand View School, and Alta School, indicates a thriving rural population. Industry is represented by a Lumber Mill and the Radio Station KRDU, while smaller enclaves like Delft Colony and Lacjac highlight the localized settlement patterns of the era. The grid-like road system, defined by names like Manning Avenue and El Monte Way, underscores the transition from a river-dependent economy to one reliant on modern infrastructure.