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Map Satellite Near the end of permanent above-ground flow of the San Joaquin River, from State Highway 145 downstream about 10 kilometers (6 miles), the riverbed and the associated riparian habitat vary in width from 120 meters (400 feet) to 400 meters (1,300 feet). (See Riparian Habitat #1).
Vegetation in the area is generally lush and consists of such typical riparian species as willows, Salix spp., cottonwood, Populus fremontii, sycamore, Platanus racemosa, wild blackberry, Rubus sp., elderberry, Sambucus sp., wild rose, Rosa californica, and various grasses. Seasonal marshes are found in portions of the area.
There is an abundance of wildlife in the area.
Integrity: The habitat in this area is in a near natural state except for a few scattered parcels which have been developed to the river's edge for agricultural purposes and in the vicinity of the several gravel quarrying operations. Agricultural land abuts the area on both sides. This area lies near the end of the permanent flow of the river.
Use: Educational, research, observational, light recreational. As this portion of the river has been declared navigable, the land below the former low-water line is considered State land, though there are some disputed areas.
July 1975
Inventory of California Natural Areas
Revision © 2008 Steven Louis Hartman
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