1956 Map of Dos Palos

About this map

The agricultural landscape of the San Joaquin Valley is defined here by a sophisticated network of irrigation and transportation, centered on the communities of Dos Palos and South Dos Palos. The Southern Pacific railroad runs through the region, supporting the movement of goods from local Grain Tanks and a Labor Camp. A complex system of waterways, including the Delta Mendota Canal, Main Canal, and Outside Canal, sustains the intensive farming operations between the Merced and Fresno county line. To the west, the terrain shifts into a seasonally wet Swamp, where numerous private recreational enclaves such as the Agatha Gun Club, Nine Old Men Hunt Club, and Chateau Duck Club are established. Further south, the map documents the Eagle Field Airport and its adjacent golf course, alongside the settlement of Oro Loma.