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2018 Map of Academy

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Academy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Academy serves as the focal point of this Central California landscape, situated where the foothills meet the Central San Joaquin Valley. The map details the historical footprint of this small settlement, featuring the local Academy school and the Academy Cem, which provide significant anchor points for genealogical research in Fresno County. To the north, the terrain rises toward the distinct plateaus of Table Mtn and Corlew Mtn, which define the northern skyline of the quadrangle.

Water management and natural drainage are central themes here, evidenced by the prominent Friant-Kern Canal cutting through the southwestern corner. This massive infrastructure project contrasts with the network of seasonal waterways such as Little Dry Cr, Sales Cr, and Dry Creek. The map also traces a web of rural routes like Tollhouse Rd and Millerton Rd, illustrating the transition from open range and valley floor to the rising Sierra Nevada foothills.