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1951 Map of Tulare

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Tulare
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Tulare serves as a significant central valley hub where the Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads intersect, driving the region's mid-century development. The map reveals an intricate network of irrigation canals, such as the Tulare Irrigation District Canal and Kaweah Canal, which sustained the surrounding agricultural landscape. This infrastructure supported specialized sites like the High School Farm and a local Winery, highlighting the area's deep-rooted connection to large-scale farming and food production.

Institutional growth is evident through numerous neighborhood schools including Garden Ave Sch and Lincoln Sch, as well as the prominent County Fairgrounds. To the south and east, the landscape transitions toward Elk Bayou and the North Br Tule River. Aviation history is also well-represented with both the Tulare Municipal Airport and Rankin Airfield present on the sheet, reflecting the post-war expansion of regional air infrastructure.