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1954 Map of Burris Park

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Burris Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Kings River corridor and its intricate irrigation networks dominate this 1954 landscape at the intersection of Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties. The map details a complex hydrological system designed for the Central Valley's agricultural demands, featuring significant infrastructure like the Cole Slough, Dutch John Cut, and numerous waterways such as Settlers Ditch and Lakeland Canal. This area, historically part of the Laguna de Tache land grant, shows a transition from riverine geography to a rigid grid of roads and surveyed sections.

Local civic life is anchored by rural landmarks including the River Bend School and Excelsior School, alongside the Burris Fire Sta Park. Transportation is defined by the Southern Pacific railroad line in the northeast corner and a dense network of family-named thoroughfares like Mc Call Avenue and Mc Clanahan Road. An Airway Beacon near Traver Canal serves as a reminder of mid-century aerial navigation aids in the rural interior.