2018 Map of Friant

About this map

The San Joaquin River defines the landscape as it flows through the valley near Friant, marking the northern boundary of this central California region. This 2018 survey documents a complex network of water management infrastructure essential to the Central Valley, including the Madera Canal and the massive Friant-Kern Canal which branches south from the base of Millerton Lake. The elevation transitions from the flat valley floor near Gordon and northern Fresno to the rising foothills of the Sierra Nevada, dominated by the prominent summit of Owens Mtn. Local history is anchored by sites like the Winchell Cove Cem and the recreational areas surrounding Lost Lake. The map illustrates the suburban expansion of Clovis and Fresno as they meet the agricultural and hydroelectric resources of the river corridor, providing a clear record of contemporary infrastructure like the Pontoon Bridge and numerous residential developments along Sky Harbour Rd.