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2021 Map of Success Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Lake Success and the Tule River dominate this Central Valley landscape, where complex irrigation systems define the agricultural and residential development of Tulare County. The intricate network of water management, including the Pioneer Ditch, Porter Slough, and Campbell-Moreland Ditch, highlights the region's reliance on water engineering to support growing communities like Porterville and East Porterville. The terrain transitions from the developed streets of Magnolia and Sunland toward the rising elevations of Rocky Hill and Mine Hill to the east.

Local landmarks such as the Porterville Cem and the Frazier Dike offer specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. To the northeast, the quiet expanse of Pleasant Valley and Frazier Valley contrasts with the structured grid of the city, while Hungry Hollow and Little Campbell mark the edge of the more varied topography. This survey provides a contemporary view of the interface between urban centers and the essential waterways of the Tule River basin.