1949 Map of Traver

About this map

Agricultural development and water management define this Central Valley landscape, centered on the settlement of Traver along the Southern Pacific railroad corridor. The map documents an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure essential to Tulare County farming, including the Traver Canal, Kennedy Ditch, and Settlers Ditch. These man-made channels intersect natural waterways like Cross Creek and St Johns Creek, illustrating the extensive modification of the San Joaquin Valley floor to support orchard and field crops. North of Traver, the small community of London sits surrounded by section-line roads such as Dodge Avenue. Notable local landmarks include the Wilson Sch in the northeast and the Tulare Duck Club, which sits near the marshy interface of the creek systems, providing a window into the era's rural social and educational landscape.