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2015 Map of Semitropic

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Semitropic sits at the heart of an intensive water-management landscape in the southern San Joaquin Valley. This 2015 survey reveals an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure designed to reclaim and cultivate the fertile Central Valley. The terrain is defined by low-lying elevations, notably the Goose Lake Bed, and subtle topographical rises like Semitropic Ridge and Buttonwillow Ridge.

A complex hydraulic system is visible through the Goose Lake Canal, E Side Canal, and the Kern River Flood Canal. These man-made waterways, alongside features like the Belridge Ditch and Jerry Slough, illustrate the region's reliance on managed water for agriculture. Rural life is anchored by local landmarks such as the Blue Moon Cafe and a grid of secondary roads like Corcoran Rd and Poso Ave, while the Bridle Path Trl provides a hint of recreational use in this hardworking landscape.