2015 Map of Helm

About this map

Helm serves as the primary focal point of this agricultural landscape within the wider San Joaquin Valley. The terrain is characterized by an extensive network of water management features essential for farming in the Central Valley, including the James Bypass and Stinson Canal. These waterways, alongside Fresno Slough and Fish Slough, highlight the complex hydrological modifications made to support the region's massive irrigation needs. A rigid grid of roads, such as W Manning Ave and W Kamm Ave, divides the land into large parcels, reflecting the systematic land surveying of the Public Land Survey System. The diagonal passage of the S McMullin Grade and Colorado Rd provides a sharp geometric contrast to the rectilinear township and range lines, marking a primary transport artery through this productive corner of Fresno County.