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2021 Map of Biola

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The San Joaquin River snakes through the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, defining the boundary between Madera and Fresno counties. This agricultural landscape is characterized by an intricate network of irrigation systems, including the Herndon Canal, Empire Ditch, and Ripperdan Ditch, which sustain the productive fields surrounding the small settlements of Biola and Ripperdan. The grid-like arrangement of roads, such as Madera Ave and Ripperdan Ave, illustrates the organized development of the region's farming infrastructure.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church Cem situated just south of the river. The presence of numerous named water features like the Sandridge Canal and Blum Ditch highlights the critical role of water management in this part of California. The map documents a moment of continued agricultural dominance and stable rural settlement patterns within the Central Valley.