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1923 Map of Wahtoke

Name: 1923 Topographic Map of Wahtoke
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1923
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1923

About this map

Campbell Mountain and Jesse Morrow Mtn dominate the eastern landscape of this early 1920s Fresno County map, standing as prominent landmarks above the developing citrus and viticulture lands. The area is defined by a sophisticated water management system crucial to local agriculture, featuring the East Branch Canal, the Alta Irrigation District Canal, and the meandering Kings River. Evidence of the region’s economic foundation is clear at the Wahtoke Winery, situated along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which provided the vital transport link for local produce.

A dense network of rural infrastructure supports the scattered settlements of Wahtoke, Minkler, and Navelencia. The presence of numerous local schools, including Frankwood School, Alameda School, and River Bend School, indicates a well-established community of farm families and growers. This map captures the valley floor just as irrigation and rail access were cementing its role as a premier agricultural hub.