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2015 Map of Bliss Ranch

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Bliss Ranch
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 Valley landscape of Merced and Madera counties is defined by a dense grid of agricultural roads and irrigation infrastructure. Water management is central to the area's geography, with the Eastside Bypass and Ash Slough moving water through the Central Valley alongside engineered features like the Justin Canal, Hughes Canal, and Ashview Canal. These waterways support the large-scale ranching and farming operations that characterize the region.

Local landmarks such as Bliss Ranch and aviation facilities like Emmett Field and Chapman Farms Airport sit among a geometric network of labeled avenues and roads. The map clearly delineates the Merced Co Madera Co boundary, which cuts diagonally across the northern section. This survey documents the intersection of natural drainage and modern agricultural engineering in a quintessential California ranching corridor.