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1954 Map of Rio Bravo

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Industrial and agricultural life in the San Joaquin Valley is well-defined by the expansion of Shafter and the established oil operations of the Rio Bravo Field. The landscape is a rigid grid of streets named for major California cities, such as Los Angeles Street and San Diego Street, reflecting a planned approach to rural settlement. In the early 1950s, the region was a bustling corridor for two major railroads, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific cutting through the terrain. Evidence of local community life appears in clusters like Mexican Colony and Cherokee Strip, while the Rio Bravo Union School and Kern Jr Academy served the growing population. The prevalence of Oil Wells and a dedicated Oil Pumping Sta underscores the critical role of petroleum production alongside the valley's irrigation-driven agriculture.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1988
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.5 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain