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2012 Map of Riverdale

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Riverdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Riverdale and its surrounding agricultural lands in Fresno County are defined by a complex network of waterways and irrigation infrastructure. The landscape is carved by natural and artificial channels, including the N Fork Kings River, S Fork Kings River, and Murphy Slough, alongside man-made improvements like the Grant Canal and Island Canal. This intricate hydrography supported the local rural economy, connecting small settlements such as Camden, Hub, and Gepford.

Industrial activity is anchored by the Camden Oil Field in the north, while local history is marked by the North Fork School and Oak Knoll Cem. The settlement pattern follows a rigid grid of country roads, with W Mount Whitney Ave serving as a primary east-west axis through the heart of Riverdale. This survey provides a clear view of the Central Valley's water management and land use, from the meandering Crooked Slough to the straight lines of the Burrel Ditch.