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1915 Map of Ripon

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Ripon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

The Stanislaus River and San Joaquin River converge in this 1915 survey, defining a landscape of complex waterways and early irrigation efforts. The settlement of Ripon is positioned in the northeast corner along the S. P. R. R. (Fresno Line), serving as a rail-dependent hub for the surrounding agricultural tracts. The map reveals an intricate network of water management features, including a Pumping Plant and several irrigation canals such as Lateral No 6 and Lateral No 7, illustrating the transformation of the Central Valley into productive farmland.

Local social and educational life is anchored by the San Joaquin School and Jackson School, while the presence of the Owl Rod and Gun Club and features like Finnegan Falls suggest the river bottoms provided both resources and recreation. Notable topographic details include the Red Bridge Slough and the land area designated as El Pescadero (Grimes), reflecting earlier land grant nomenclature and the natural sloughs that preceded modern channelization.