2018 Map of Ripley

About this map

The irrigated landscape of the Palo Verde Valley is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the W Canal, Township Drain, and S Rannells Drain. This agricultural grid supports the community of Ripley and the southern outskirts of Blythe. To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the Palo Verde Mesa, home to the settlement of Mesa Verde and the Blythe Airport. The map documents a highly managed desert environment where water management is central to the layout of roads and settlements. Near the southern boundary, the Palo Verde Lagoon and Browns Drain signal the complex drainage system necessary to maintain the valley's productivity, while the dry Cinnabar Wash cuts through the northeast, serving as a reminder of the arid natural climate.