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2021 Map of Orange Cove South

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Orange Cove South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The agricultural landscape of the San Joaquin Valley is defined by a complex network of irrigation infrastructure and rural settlements south of Orange Cove. This area of Tulare County reveals a grid of orchards and vineyards sustained by numerous watercourses, including the prominent Friant-Kern Canal and the Alta Br Canal. These man-made channels are interspersed with natural features like Smith Mtn and Barris Hill, which rise above the surrounding valley floor.

Community life centers on the established towns of Orosi, Cutler, and Sultana, alongside smaller locales like Tokay and East Orosi. The map provides specific points for genealogical research, such as the Smith Mountain Cem located near the base of the hills. The intricate web of named ditches, such as Monson Ditch and Bowhay Ditch, illustrates the historical reliance on water management to drive the local economy.