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1965 Map of Sanger

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Sanger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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The Kings River corridor defines the eastern edge of this mid-century landscape, where a sophisticated network of irrigation works including the Kingsburg Branch and Lonetree Canal supports the regional orchard and vineyard economy. The city of Sanger serves as the central hub, showing its dense grid of landmark buildings, including the Po, City Hall, and the Jackson Sch, just west of where the river braids into Hanke Slough and Cameron Slough.

The dual influence of rail transport is evident in the presence of both the Southern Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads, which facilitated the movement of agricultural goods. Small surrounding communities like Del Rey and Clotho anchor rural crossroads, while several local burial grounds, such as Prairie Cemetery and Bethel Cem, provide valuable landmarks for genealogical research within the Fresno County irrigation district.