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2012 Map of Bliss Ranch

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bliss Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Agricultural operations and water management systems define this portion of Merced County, where several family-run dairies and expansive ranches dominate the landscape. Named holdings such as Bliss Ranch, Chowchilla Ranch, and the Coelho Farms Dairy reflect the region's deep-rooted commitment to livestock and dairy production. This network of private land is supported by an intricate irrigation infrastructure including the Justin Canal, Hughes Canal, and the Ashview Canal, which divert water to sustain the valley floor.

Air transport plays a visible role in local industry, with three distinct facilities—Emmett Field Airport, Red Top Airport, and Chapman Farms Airport—serving the needs of surrounding agricultural enterprises. The presence of the Alamo School highlights the civic center of this rural community. The western edge of the area is further characterized by the massive flood control measures of the Eastside Bypass, a major topographical feature that alters the natural course of the Ash Slough.