1950 Map of Towne Oil Station

About this map

Towne Oil Station sits at the heart of this Central Valley landscape, reflecting the agricultural and industrial character of Fresno County in the mid-20th century. The grid-like organization of the land is defined by prominent thoroughfares such as Elkhorn Avenue and Mt Whitney Ave, which facilitated the movement of goods and resources across the plains. This 1950 edition, based on earlier surveys by L.O. Newsome, captures the infrastructure of the local economy through features like the Crescent Ditch and the widespread irrigation networks essential for regional farming operations.