2015 Map of Piedra

About this map

The Kings River flows from the foothills into the eastern San Joaquin Valley, defining the complex water management system of this agricultural landscape. The settlement of Piedra sits at the river's edge, marking the transition from the rugged slopes of Coyote Ridge and Red Mtn to the fertile valley floor. This map documents a dense network of irrigation infrastructure critical to the region's development, including the Friant-Kern Canal, Enterprise Canal, and the Alta Main Canal. The smaller communities of Avocado and Gravesboro are clustered near the river and Avocado Lake, where the terrain flattens into Tivy Valley. Local landmarks like the Hazelton Cem and the Harris River Ranch Airport provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians, while the numerous named channels like the Fowler-Switch Canal and Fresno Canal illustrate the sophisticated hydraulic engineering of the Fresno County interior.