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2015 Map of Burris Park

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Burris Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Burris Park stands at a focal point of the Kings River watershed within the fertile San Joaquin Valley, where the river splits into various branches and man-made irrigation channels. The landscape is a testament to California's intensive agricultural water management, defined by a dense grid of canals and ditches such as the McClanahan Ditch, Riverside Ditch, and Settlers Ditch. These waterways support the large-scale farming operations that have transformed this region of Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties into a highly productive agricultural belt.

Water flow is redirected through complex systems like Cole Slough and the Island Canal, illustrating the engineering required to sustain the valley's orchards and fields. Local road networks, including S McCall Ave and E Elkhorn Ave, follow the rectilinear township and range system, framing the rural character of the area. This 2015 survey provides a modern snapshot of the vital water infrastructure, from the Dutch John Cut to the Lakeland Canal, that remains the backbone of the local economy.