2021 Map of Gravelly Ford

About this map

The San Joaquin River winds through the heart of the San Joaquin Valley in this detailed survey of the boundary between Madera and Fresno counties. The landscape is defined by the highly organized grid of the Central Valley agricultural engine, where water management is paramount. Prominent irrigation infrastructure, including the Gravelly Ford Canal, Herndon Canal, and Sandridge Canal, illustrates the complex engineering required to sustain the region's vast farmsteads. The map documents a dense network of rural roads such as Ripperdan Ave and Gravelly Ford Dr that serve the local townships and ranch lands. This modern record captures the continuing importance of the river's historic crossing points and the evolved water rights that dictate the character of the surrounding terrain.