1922 Map of Oxalis

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Agricultural and industrial development in the San Joaquin Valley defines this landscape, where the Merced Co Fresno Co boundary crosses a complex network of irrigation and transit. The San Joaquin and Kings River Canal serves as a primary artery for the region’s farming economy, running parallel to the Southern Pacific rail line. This infrastructure supported a variety of specialized agricultural operations, including Holland Farm, Silaxo Farm, and the curiously named Hog Ranch. Near the station at Oxalis, the presence of an Oil Pumping Station alongside the tracks indicates the intersection of petroleum transport with the rural landscape. In the northwest, Dos Palos and the nearby Bryant School anchor the local community, while natural features like Temple Slough and the San Joaquin River provide the vital water resources that transformed this arid valley floor into productive ranch land.