2015 Map of Malaga

About this map

Fresno expansion and agricultural irrigation define the landscape of the southern San Joaquin Valley in this detailed survey. The map documents a dense grid of named irrigation canals essential to the region's viticulture and orchards, including the Fancher Cr Canal, Washington Canal, and the Fowler Switch Canal. These waterways snake through a landscape of historic rail-side settlements and agricultural hubs like Malaga, Calwa, and Mattei. The suburban interface is visible at Sunnyside and around Fresno Pacific University, while the southern reaches transition into more open farmland near Fowler. Aviation history is represented by Turner Field, and the rural character of the area is further evidenced by smaller named localities such as Lone Star and Cecile, many of which grew around former freight stops and processing plants.