2018 Map of Mendota Dam

About this map

The San Joaquin River snakes through the heart of the Central Valley in this survey of the region surrounding Mendota. This landscape is defined by its complex irrigation and water management systems, essential for the agricultural productivity of the area. Significant water features include the Mendota Pool, where the Fresno Slough meets the river, and numerous man-made channels like the Ridge Ditch and Chowchilla Canal Rd. To the southwest, the William Robert Johnston Municipal Airport serves as a vital infrastructure hub for the local community. The map also records the jurisdictional line of the Madera and Fresno county boundary as it follows the original wandering path of the river, contrasting with the strictly gridded agricultural roads like Ave 7 1/2 and Ave 6 that segment the surrounding plains.