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1956 Map of Oxalis

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Oxalis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Dos Palos and the surrounding agricultural lands of the San Joaquin Valley define this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape deeply engineered for water and transport. The Southern Pacific railroad runs diagonally across the terrain, serving the small station of Oxalis and providing a vital link for local commerce. Educational hubs like Bryant School and the Joint Union H S serve the scattered ranching communities, while large operations such as Wolfson Ranch, Holland Farm, and Hog Ranch highlight the scale of early postwar farming in the region.

Water management is central to this environment, documented through a dense network of man-made waterways including the Delta-Mendota Canal, Outside Canal, and Arroyo Canal. The intersection of industrial and agricultural life is evident at the Silaxo Oil Pumping Sta, positioned alongside irrigation dikes and drainage channels like Poso Slough. This record captures the intricate balance of infrastructure required to sustain the Central Valley's productivity during a period of significant development.