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2015 Map of Turner Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Turner Ranch sits within a complex network of waterways in the heart of the Central Valley. This area of Merced County is defined by the shifting paths and engineered diversions of the San Joaquin River and its numerous branches, including Salt Slough and Poso Slough. The landscape reflects a sophisticated water management system designed for the San Joaquin Valley, featuring the Mariposa Bypass, E Side Canal, and various man-made channels like Siphon Ditch and the Sharon Lateral.

Evidence of historical land use is seen in the grid of rural roads such as Dan McNamara Rd and Sandy Mush Rd, which navigate around the natural depressions of Turner Island. The map also captures the intricate drainage patterns of Loop Ditch Number One and Loop Ditch Number Two, illustrating the intensive agricultural infrastructure required to sustain the region's ranching and farming operations.