2015 Map of Ripley

About this map

Palo Verde Valley agricultural development defines this portion of Riverside County, where a complex network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure transformed the desert floor. The settlement of Ripley sits at the heart of this grid, surrounded by vital waterways such as the Township Drain, W Canal, and C-05 Canal that sustain the local farming economy. To the north, the city of Blythe marks the transition toward the Blythe Airport and the elevated Palo Verde Mesa. The landscape is a study in precision engineering, featuring a strictly regularized road system including Arrowhead Blvd and 28th Ave. Natural features like Cinnabar Wash and the Palo Verde Lagoon provide a stark contrast to the surrounding man-made drains like Browns Drain and Palo Verde Drain, which serve the low-lying valley lands near the Colorado River corridor.