1950 Map of Woodville

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Tulare County is defined here by the branching waters of the Tule River, which divides into the North Branch Tule River, Middle Branch Tule River, and South Branch Tule River. This 1950s era survey captures a period of intensive land use, highlighted by the Woodville Farm Labor Supply Center and specialized agricultural hubs like Cotton Center and the Schenley Ranch. The map reveals a high density of rural schools serving these farming communities, including Surprise Sch, Vincent Sch, and the Pleasant View School, while the Harmony Sch (Abandoned) stands as a marker of shifting local populations. Small rural hubs such as Woodville, Poplar, and Vincent are interconnected by a grid of farm-to-market roads like Poplar Ave and Macomber Road, alongside irrigation infrastructure like the Wood Central Ditch and Little Pioneer Ditch that sustained the region's productivity.