1924 Map of Selma
USGS Topo · Published 1924About this map
The agrarian landscape of the San Joaquin Valley is defined here by the diagonal strike of the Southern Pacific railroad, which anchors the major hubs of Selma and Kingsburg. This 1920s-era survey reveals a densely gridded network of rural schools and cultural centers, including the Danish Church, Swedish Mission, and facilities like Fruitvale School and Walnut School. The infrastructure of irrigation is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Mill Ditch, Kingsburg Canal, and Selma Colony Ditch drawing from the Kings River in the southeast corner. These waterways supported the expansion of orchards and vineyards between the growing towns and the smaller settlement of Parlier to the north. Boundary lines for the Fresno Co Tulare Co border cross the southern reaches, marking the transition between these productive agricultural counties.
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