2015 Map of Academy

About this map

Academy sits at the foot of the Sierra foothills, serving as a historic point of entry into the higher elevations of Fresno County. This area represents the transition from the floor of the San Joaquin Valley to the uplifted terrain of Table Mtn and Corlew Mtn. The landscape is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal drainages, including Little Dry Cr and N Fork Willow Cr, which flow toward the valley floor. A critical piece of regional infrastructure, the Friant-Kern Canal, cuts through the southwestern corner, marking the boundary between the natural watershed and the engineered irrigation of the valley. Local history is anchored by the Academy Cem, while a network of established routes like Tollhouse Rd and Auberry Rd trace the path of historic commerce and travel through this rugged foothills environment.