1954 Map of Rosedale

About this map

The industrial and agricultural convergence of the southern San Joaquin Valley is evident in this mid-century survey, where the Rosedale Oil Field and Fruitvale Oil Field neighbor established irrigation networks. Essential water arteries like the Friant-Kern Canal and Calloway Canal slice through the landscape, supporting a grid of rural homesteads and schools including Greeley Sch and Lerdo Sch. Transportation infrastructure defines the area's development, with the Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads facilitating movement between small centers like Cawelo, Lerdo, and Rosedale. The map captures a period of transition as specialized facilities such as a Refinery, a Gravel Pit, and a local Landing Strip appear alongside traditional farm roads and the Shafter Cem.