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2018 Map of Bliss Ranch

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bliss Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The agricultural landscape of the San Joaquin Valley defines this portion of Merced and Madera counties. A complex network of irrigation and water management infrastructure, including the Justin Canal, Hughes Canal, and Ashview Canal, crisscrosses the terrain to support the region's farms and ranches. Central to the map is the eponymous Bliss Ranch, a named settlement landmark that reflects the large-scale landholdings characteristic of this area's development.

Hydrological features like Ash Slough and the Eastside Bypass dominate the central and southern sections, indicating the historical management of seasonal water flow through the valley. The map also records specialized rural infrastructure such as the Chapman Farms Airport, highlighting the role of aviation in modern agricultural operations. The grid of roads, such as Redtop RD and numerous numbered avenues, illustrates the systematic division of land into productive agricultural blocks.