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2015 Map of Orange Cove South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The San Joaquin Valley landscape across the Fresno and Tulare county line is defined by its extensive network of irrigation canals and agriculture-focused settlements. Orange Cove anchors the northern edge of this 2015 study, while the southern half is densely packed with the unincorporated communities of Orosi, East Orosi, Cutler, and Sultana. This region’s topography is largely flat, broken only by prominent elevations like Smith Mtn, where the Smith Mountain Cemetery is located, and Curtis Mtn to the east.

An intricate system of water management, including the Friant-Kern Canal, Alta East Branch Canal, and numerous smaller ditches like Montague Ditch and Bowhay Ditch, supports the citrus and fruit production that drives the local economy. Historians can trace the legacy of rail and road through the layout of Tokay and Wyeth, noting how the grid of avenues and railroads shaped the growth of these Central Valley communities.