2012 Map of Wahtoke

About this map

The Kings River drainage basin defines this region of eastern Fresno County, where a complex network of irrigation infrastructure supports the local agricultural economy. The Fowler Switch Canal, Friant-Kern Canal, and Alta Main Canal weave through the landscape, feeding the orchards and vineyards that surround settlements like Navelencia and Wahtoke. This 2012 survey illustrates the transition from the flat valley floor to the rising foothills of Jesse Morrow Mountain and Campbell Mountain. Local industry is anchored by the Wahtoke Winery and small aviation hubs such as the Reedley Municipal Airport and Ketscher Ranch Airport. For genealogists, the map identifies family-named holdings like Lassotovitch Ranch and the quiet Acres Cem near the northern boundary, reflecting the deep-rooted rural community life in this portion of the San Joaquin Valley.