2021 Map of Bonita Ranch

About this map

The Fresno River meanders across this agricultural landscape, marking the transition between the vast open spaces of the San Joaquin Valley and the growing municipal footprint of Madera. This region is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and water management, visible through features like the Gravelly Ford Canal, the Airport Ditch, and Dry Cr. The settlement of Bonita stands as a focal point among the grid of county roads that parcel the land into productive farmsteads. Local landmarks such as the El Peco Ranch Airport and the New Hope Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of this portion of the Central Valley. The map detail captures the high-precision survey lines of townships T11S and T12S, illustrating how water access and road infrastructure have historically shaped the rural character of this Madera County territory.