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1956 Map of Tres Picos Farms

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Tres Picos Farms
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Agricultural development and industrial infrastructure dominate this mid-century landscape in Fresno County. The namesake Tres Picos Farms sits at the heart of an organized grid of irrigation and transport, characterized by a series of precisely mapped avenues such as Elkhorn Avenue and Laguna Avenue. The presence of a Cotton Gin and a Cantua Substation near the banks of Cantua Creek points to the area's intensive farming economy, while numerous scattered Labor Camps reflect the seasonal workforce requirements of the period.

Beyond the flatlands, the terrain shifts in the southwest toward the Big Blue Hills, where Salt Creek cuts through the more varied topography. Industrial features like Oil Tanks, Grain Tanks, and Gas Tanks are meticulously placed near ranching outposts like Terry Ranch and Farrell Ranch. This map captures a specific era of California's Central Valley history where mechanized agriculture and petroleum infrastructure intersected with established ranch lands.