2015 Map of Cairns Corner

About this map

Agricultural life in the San Joaquin Valley is defined by a complex network of irrigation and drainage visible in this modern topographic survey. The landscape is dominated by a rigid grid of roads and avenues, punctuated by vital water management features such as Farmers Ditch, Gray Ditch, and Bliss Ditch. These waterways support the orchards and fields surrounding the central settlement of Plainview, while small crossroads communities like Cairns Corner and Spinks Corner serve as local landmarks. The northern portion of the map includes the Exeter Airport, situated just south of Lewis Cr. Toward the southern boundary, the hydrology transitions into the Porter Slough and the North Branch Tule River, illustrating the fundamental relationship between the valley's natural drainage and its engineered water systems.