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2015 Map of Ripon

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Ripon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Stanislaus River meanders sharply across this landscape, defining the boundary between San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. The city of Ripon occupies the northeastern corner, shown here during a period of modern residential expansion near the river's edge. South of the city, the terrain is characterized by a complex network of irrigation and water infrastructure, including the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct and numerous canals like Lateral Number Six.

Evidence of the region's agricultural character is found at Mapes Ranch and its associated airport. The hydrologic complexity of the area is further illustrated by features such as Sturgeon Bend on the San Joaquin River, the Finnegan Cut, and Riley Slough. This survey provides a precise look at the intersection of municipal growth and the heavy water engineering required to sustain Central Valley farming.