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1952 Map of Ripley

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Ripley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Ripley and the surrounding agricultural valley in Riverside County are defined by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure in this 1952 survey, updated with 1970 revisions. The landscape is dominated by the Palo Verde Canal and numerous waterways like the Rannells Drain and C-03 Canal, which supported the region's development. Settlement patterns are focused around small hubs such as Neighbors and the Community Farm Center, while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad provides a vital transportation link through the southern portion of the quadrangle.

Industrial and utility landmarks are prominent on the valley floor, including a Gas Compressor Sta and Radio Sta KYOR. In the northwest, the Blythe Airport and the settlement of Nicholls Warm Springs sit at the base of the rising Mesa terrain. The rigid grid of the township and range system is evident in the numbered thoroughfares like 18th Ave and Neighbors Blvd, illustrating the organized expansion of this desert farming community.