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1964 Map of Selma

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Selma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Agricultural development and industrial growth define this Central Valley landscape, centered on the bustling municipalities of Selma and Kingsburg. The map reveals a dense network of irrigation canals and drainage systems, such as the Kingsburg Branch and Ward Drainage Ditch, which support the vast orchard and vineyard lands of the San Joaquin Valley. The industrial corridor is anchored by the Southern Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads, which facilitated the movement of goods from local packing houses.

Educational and community landmarks are abundant, including several rural institutions like Clay Sch and Indianola Sch. Local recreations and services are represented by the Selma Speedway and the Golf Course, while the Fresno Co - Tulare Co line marks the southern boundary of this productive region near the Kings River. Updated in the early 1980s, the map documents urban expansions in purple, highlighting the evolution of residential areas and local infrastructure.