1950 Map of Traver

About this map

Agricultural development and water management dominate this Central Valley landscape, where the Southern Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal path through the settlement of Traver. The map illustrates a complex network of irrigation and drainage essential to the region's farms, including the Traver Canal, Mc Clanahan Ditch, and Kennedy Waste Way. These man-made channels intersect with natural waterways like Cross Creek and the St Johns River, which is flanked by a Levee system to control seasonal flows. To the north, the small community of London sits organized on a grid, while landmarks like the Tulare Duck Club and Wilson Sch punctuate the rural sections. The boundary between Kings County and Tulare County is clearly delineated, showing how political lines and irrigation districts like the Settlers Ditch overlay the San Joaquin Valley's alluvial plains.