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2015 Map of Calflax

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Agricultural grids and massive water infrastructure define this portion of the San Joaquin Valley within the larger Central Valley of California. The landscape is structured by a rigid network of north-south and east-west thoroughfares, including S Madera Ave and W Oakland Ave, which serve the expansive farming parcels of the region. The small settlement of Calflax is situated at a major crossroads, representing the rural service points common in this part of Fresno County.

A significant engineering feat, the Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct, cuts diagonally across the southwestern corner of the map. This massive conduit is a vital link in the state's water transport system, providing the irrigation necessary for the intensive cultivation seen in the surrounding fields. The grid layout, punctuated by local landmarks like Farm Rd, reflects the systematic land management of the mid-20th century onwards.