2012 Map of Wasco SW

About this map

Agricultural development and petroleum extraction define this stretch of the San Joaquin Valley west of Wasco. The expansive Wasco Oil Field occupies a central position, illustrating the regional reliance on the oil industry amidst an otherwise rural landscape. Large-scale farming and ranching operations are prominent, including Twin Farms in the north and the Goose Lake Ranch toward the south. The natural drainage of the valley is represented by Jerry Slough and the waters of Frey Ave, which cut through a highly structured grid of section roads. The map captures a moment of transition where legacy ranching interests meet modern industrial dairy production, such as the Skyview Dairy, all connected by a network of local arteries like Lerdo Hwy and Kimberlina Rd.