“There must be now about 10,000 acres of the Miller and Lux property, under irrigation for pasture, much less than … More

In 1911, the San Joaquin River was a 10 mile journey from the city of Fresno. Today, the bluffs are … More

“To the north and northwest [of Tipton] the country is pretty closely farmed, up to the Tule River; but a … More

Over the past century, the hills around Bakersfield and McKittrick have been filled in by houses and oil drills. The … More

Over the past few weeks I’ve spent hours pouring over Google maps, scrutinizing every shape and shadow in the satellite … More

In 1912, Stockdale Ranch stretched along the Kern River west of Bakersfield. A walk along the wash could turn up … More

“The whole country is being settled up, since the L.A. Aqueduct has brought water within reach; and even the stony … More