2018 Map of Burris Park

About this map

Burris Park sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in the San Joaquin Valley, where the waters of the Kings River and Cole Slough are distributed through a complex network of man-made waterways. This survey reveals the intricate hydraulic engineering required to sustain the Central Valley economy, featuring named infrastructure like the Selma Colony Ditch, Ward Drainage Canal, and Island Canal. The map captures the convergence of three counties—Fresno, Tulare, and Kings—demarcated by surveyed section lines and arterial roads like Elkhorn Ave and Excelsior Ave. For those researching local land use or water rights, the specific placement of the Settlers Ditch and the Lakeland Canal provides concrete evidence of the region’s long-standing irrigation patterns and rural development.