2012 Map of Stratford SE

About this map

The expansive Tulare Lake Bed defines the southern portion of Kings County, where a highly engineered agricultural landscape has replaced the historic waters. In this 2012 survey, the hydrological management of the region is evident through the convergence of the Kings River and Tule River, supported by an extensive network of protective embankments including the Lovelace Levee, Goldberg Levee, and Cohn Levee. These structures, along with the North Central Levee, illustrate the complex efforts to reclaim and protect the fertile lake bottom for industrial-scale farming. A grid of county roads, such as Newton Ave and Pueblo Ave, provides access across the flat basin, while the Wilbur Ditch carries water along the eastern edge, highlighting the area's total reliance on irrigation and flood control systems.