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1951 Map of Rocky Hill

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Rocky Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Kaweah River flows through the northern reaches of this Tulare County landscape, where the flat valley floor meets the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills. In the early 1950s, this area was defined by a complex irrigation network, including the Consolidated Peoples Ditch and the East Canal, supporting small agricultural communities like Lindcove and Merryman. The map reveals the intricate transport infrastructure of the era, featuring the Visalia Electric RR and the Southern Pacific railroad lines cutting through the plains.

Among the citrus groves and foothills, the map preserves cultural landmarks such as the Hamilton Cemetery and the Dumtah (Indian Camp Ground Site) near Monument Hill. Educational history is noted at the Kaweah Sch and the Rocky Hill Sch (Abandoned), the latter reflecting shifting settlement patterns as the population gravitated toward established centers like Toolville. Family-named holdings, including the Gill Ranch and Powell Ranch, offer valuable data for local genealogists tracing land use along Yokohl Creek.