2012 Map of Ripon

About this map

The Stanislaus River and the San Joaquin River converge in this agricultural landscape of San Joaquin County, defining a complex system of waterways and fertile plains. The map records a distinct pattern of dairy farming and ranching, with numerous named family-run operations such as Fiscalini Farms, Dutra Farms, and the Roest Family Dairy spread across the grid of rural roads. The southern portion of the sheet is marked by the winding course of the Riley Slough and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct, which cuts a straight line through the valley's drainage network. Aviation and conservation interests are represented by private facilities like Mapes Ranch Airport and the protected Blue Heron Rookery, while the town of Ripon sits at the northeastern edge, its grid of streets such as N Wilma Ave and Otis Dr meeting the open farmland.