2015 Map of Tulare

About this map

Tulare anchors this part of the San Joaquin Valley, defined by a rigid grid of agricultural roads and a sophisticated network of irrigation infrastructure. The landscape is crisscrossed by essential water channels including the Tulare Canal, Tulare Irrigation Canal, and Bates Slough Ditch, reflecting the region's intensive water management. The Union Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal path through the city, passing near the Tulare Cem and the smaller settlements of Imhoff and Elba. To the south, Mefford Field serves as a regional aviation hub, while the natural drainage of Elk Bayou and the North Branch Tule River provide the underlying topography for this productive agricultural corridor. Small communities like Swall punctuate the grid, illustrating the transition between the urban center and the surrounding farmlands.