1928 Map of Woodville

About this map

The Tule River meanders across the northern portion of this Tulare County landscape, which was surveyed just as the regional irrigation network was becoming highly formalized in the mid-1920s. Centered on the settlement of Woodville, the map reveals a meticulously gridded agricultural district defined by prominent irrigation channels such as Stockton Ditch and Wood Center Ditch. This era shows the local reliance on the Southern Pacific railroad line, which bisects the territory from north to south, providing a vital link for the agricultural output of the Central Valley. Scattered throughout the rural sections are several local educational landmarks, including Surprise School, Harmony School, and Vincent School, which served the families living along named thoroughfares like Poplar Avenue and Macomber Road. The presence of the Edison California Power Line indicates the encroaching modernization of the valley floor during this period.