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1927 Map of Remnoy

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Remnoy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1927
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1927

About this map

Agricultural development in the San Joaquin Valley defines this landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation channels like the East Branch Peoples Ditch, Settlers Ditch, and Lakeland Canal cuts across the terrain to manage water from natural features like Cross Creek. The tiny settlement of Remnoy serves as a central point along the Southern Pacific railroad line, illustrating the importance of rail transport for rural Central California in the mid-1920s.

A notable density of rural education facilities is evident, with six distinct schools serving the surrounding farmsteads, including Wayne School, Eureka School, and the aptly named Eucalyptus School. The southern portion of the sheet reveals the meandering paths of Guernsey Slough and Mill Slough as they approach the Kings Co Tulare Co boundary. This detailed survey by the U.S. Geological Survey and the State of California highlights the systematic organization of a region transitioning into a powerhouse of industrial-scale farming.