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2018 Map of Dos Palos

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Dos Palos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Dos Palos and its neighboring agricultural communities anchor this detailed 2018 survey of the western San Joaquin Valley. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of water management infrastructure, including the massive Delta-Mendota Canal, the Main Canal, and the Agatha Canal, which support the intensive farming operations across the Central Valley. Settlement patterns follow these water and transport lines, with South Dos Palos and the smaller outpost of Brito positioned along the historical Santa Fe Grade.

In the southern reaches of the quadrangle, Oro Loma sits near the crossing of the Delta-Mendota Canal and the local road network. Aviation history is represented by Eagle Field and the Dos Palos Airport, reflecting the region's reliance on aerial application for crops and local transport. The map clearly delineates the Merced and Fresno County line, showcasing how political boundaries intersect with the geometric grid of irrigation drains like the Shain Drain and Rice Drain.