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1956 Map of Dos Palos

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Dos Palos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Dos Palos and the surrounding Central Valley landscape are defined by an intricate network of irrigation and transport in the mid-1950s. The region is bisected by the Merced Co Fresno Co line, showing the convergence of massive water projects like the Delta Mendota Canal, Outside Canal, and Main Canal. These waterways support a specialized rural economy, evidenced by the numerous hunting and gun clubs such as the Chateau Duck Club and Nine Old Men Hunt Club.

Industrial and agricultural infrastructure is prominent, from the Southern Pacific railroad line serving South Dos Palos to the Eagle Field Airport. The presence of a Labor Camp and smaller settlements like Oro Loma and Brito provides a look at the residential patterns of the era. The terrain, marked by a Swamp and a grid of avenues like Althea Ave and Courtney Ave, reflects a landscape fully engineered for large-scale production.