1960 Map of Los Banos

About this map

The agricultural and water management patterns of the Central Valley define Los Banos at a time when the town was expanding along Pacheco Boulevard. The map documents a dense network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the region's economy, including the Main Canal, San Luis Canal, and Arroyo Canal. These man-made waterways support a landscape shared between industrial farming and conservation, as seen in the Los Banos State Wildlife Area and the Los Banos Game Bird Farm. Community life centers around the Henry Miller Sch and the County Fairgrounds, while the Southern Pacific tracks provide a vital link to larger markets. To the east and south, various gun clubs like the Big Water Gun Club and Los Banos Gun Club indicate the importance of the wetlands for seasonal recreation and local wildlife management.