Loading map...

2012 Map of Oxalis

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Oxalis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The San Joaquin River defines the northeast boundary of this Central Valley agricultural landscape, where an intricate network of waterways directs the region's lifeblood. The reliance on managed water is evident in the parallel paths of the Delta-Mendota Canal, the Outside Canal, and the Main Canal, which cut diagonally across the terrain alongside the Santa Fe Grade. These massive infrastructure projects support local operations like Holland Farm, Wolfson Ranch, and Hog Ranch.

At the heart of this irrigation network sits the settlement of Oxalis, positioned near the junction of several drainage and canal systems. The presence of the Silaxo Oil Pumping Station and the Silaxo Drain suggests a specialized industrial and agricultural intersection. The rigid grid of roads, including Fairfax Ave and Jerrold Ave, underscores a highly organized land use pattern typical of California's mid-century hydraulic society.