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1954 Map of Burris Park

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Burris Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Laguna De Tache Island forms the central focus of this Central Valley landscape, defined by a complex network of natural waterways and man-made irrigation infrastructure. The Kings River and Cole Slough meander through the terrain, complemented by an extensive system of water management including the Lakeland Canal, Peoples Ditch, and Settlers Ditch. This intricate plumbing reveals the mid-century agricultural transition of the region, where the historic riverbed was meticulously partitioned for cultivation.

Rural social life is anchored by local landmarks like Burris Park and educational outposts such as River Bend School and Excelsior School. The Southern Pacific railroad line cuts across the northeast corner, marking the vital transit link for local goods. Notable features like the Dutch John Cut and the Airway Beacon near Chico Avenue highlight the intersection of early water engineering and mid-century aviation navigation in this Kings County and Fresno County borderland.