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2012 Map of Friant

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Friant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Friant serves as a critical water management hub at the southern edge of Millerton Lake, where the San Joaquin River is diverted into major agricultural arteries. This 2012 survey captures the engineering landscape of the Central Valley, documenting the origins of the Friant-Kern Canal and Madera Canal as they depart the reservoir to irrigate the surrounding plains. The map details the transition from the high-water recreation of Winchell Bay and Winchell Cove Campground to the structured residential grids appearing near Gordon and the Enterprise Canal.

Beyond the water works, the terrain rises toward Owens Mountain in the east and drops into the river bottom where Lost Lake and Ledger Island sit. Local history and genealogy interest is anchored by features like the Winchell Cove Cem and the small settlement of Friant, while the presence of a Pontoon Bridge on the San Joaquin River indicates the specialized infrastructure required to navigate this controlled waterway.