2012 Map of Delta Ranch

About this map

Dos Palos Y serves as a central hub in this agricultural landscape of Merced County, where an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure defines the Central Valley terrain. The map details a sophisticated water management system comprising the Colony Main Canal, Lone Tree Canal, and Community Ditch, alongside numerous specialized channels like Machado Ditch and Tambellini Ditch. These waterways support a series of significant land holdings, including the Delta Ranch, San Juan Ranch, and the Miller and Lux Ranch. To the northeast, the San Joaquin River and Salt Slough provide the natural hydrologic backbone for the region. The map also captures several private recreational or agricultural outposts such as the Sportsman Ranch and Circle Six Ranch, reflecting the varied land use between intensive cultivation and open wetlands near Big Water Lake.