2018 Map of Dudley Ridge

About this map

Dudley Ridge rises as a subtle but defining topographic feature within the vast agricultural landscape of the San Joaquin Valley. This portion of the Central Valley is characterized by its highly organized grid of section lines and irrigation infrastructure, essential for the region's intensive farming. Notable water management features include the Blakeley Canal, which cuts across the terrain, and the Wilbur Ditch running along the eastern boundary. The map illustrates a landscape dictated by the Public Land Survey System, with large tracts of land divided by rural thoroughfares such as Utica Ave, 21st Ave, and 20 1/2 Ave. This layout reflects the industrial-scale agricultural development that transformed this part of Kings County into a critical node of California's water and land-use history.