1929 Map of Richgrove

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The border between Tulare Co Kern Co anchors this 1920s survey of the San Joaquin Valley's edge, where the Southern Pacific railroad and the Orange Belt Highway drive the layout of early rural settlements. The map captures the agricultural transition of the region, featuring small rail-aligned stops like Richgrove, Vestal, Orris, and Quality. The landscape shifts from the flat alluvial floor into the foothills to the east, dissected by seasonal watercourses such as the White River and Rag Gulch. Local landmarks like the Thermal Sch and Quinn Ranch provide specific touchpoints for genealogists researching the families who settled this citrus and grape-growing corridor. The presence of major infrastructure, including the California Edison Co Transmission Line, illustrates the early 20th-century development of the regional power and transportation grid essential to local industry.