2015 Map of Dos Palos

About this map

Santa Fe Grade cuts a long diagonal through this agricultural landscape in the San Joaquin Valley, reflecting the historical transportation corridors that shaped the Central California interior. The map focuses on the community of Dos Palos and its satellite, South Dos Palos, where a grid of residential streets like Blossom Ave and Almond St meets the surrounding fields. The region’s reliance on complex water management is evident in the dense network of irrigation infrastructure, including the massive Delta-Mendota Canal and smaller local channels such as Laguna Canal, Shain Drain, and Rice Drain. To the south, Oro Loma sits near Eagle Field, while the Dos Palos Airport serves the northern end of the quadrangle. These landmarks, along with smaller settlements like Brito, illustrate the mid-20th-century development of Merced and Fresno counties.