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2015 Map of Biola

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Biola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The San Joaquin River carves a winding path across this portion of the San Joaquin Valley, serving as the natural border between Madera and Fresno counties. This landscape is defined by an intensive network of water management, visible through numerous named waterways such as the Herndon Canal, Sandridge Canal, and the Empire Ditch. These irrigation features support the agricultural grid surrounding the small settlements of Biola and Ripperdan.

Local history is anchored by landmarks like Skaggs Bridge, which provides a crossing point over the river, and the Bethany Cemetery located south of the main channel. The map illustrates a highly organized rural infrastructure where named roads like N Madera Ave and W Shaw Ave facilitate movement through the orchards and fields. Smaller irrigation projects, including the Ripperdan Ditch and Flum Ditch, further demonstrate the area's reliance on water engineering for its agricultural character.