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Dos Palos California Map

Explore Dos Palos, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Dos Palos, California

How to Use This Dos Palos, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Dos Palos, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Dos Palos.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Dos Palos
State	California (CA)
County	Merced County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	36.986058
Longitude	-120.626572
Population	5,798
Density	1659.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	93620
Area Code	760
County Seat	Merced
School District	Dos Palos-Oro Loma Joint Unified School District

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About Dos Palos, California

Dos Palos is a locality in Merced County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,798. The population density is 1659.5 people per km². Dos Palos is located at 36.9861°N, 120.6266°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Dos Palos is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 93620.

Dos Palos emerges from the vast, flat expanse of the Central Valley, where the horizon stretches wide under an expansive and unclouded sky. It lies 13.3 miles east-southeast of Los Banos, CA (from Los Banos, CA: bearing 112°T), and is situated 4.6 miles south-southwest of Santa Rita Park. The Colony Branch Number Three Canal serves as a vital artery, threading its purposeful path through the landscape and nourishing the surrounding fields. Residents often look toward the distant horizon where the Coast Ranges form a faint, jagged silhouette against the fading afternoon light. During the heat of summer, the earth turns a parched shade of gold, reflecting a quiet intensity that defines the regional climate. Pierini Park offers a localized refuge of greenery, providing a space where the rhythm of daily life slows to match the movement of the sun. The atmosphere remains dry and still, punctuated only by the occasional rustle of leaves or the low hum of agricultural machinery.

Agriculture remains the primary engine of Dos Palos, grounding the economy in the reliable productivity of the surrounding soil. Historical roots trace back to early land development, where the promise of fertile acreage attracted settlers to organize their lives around the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest. Processing facilities and support industries for these crops provide the backbone for local employment, maintaining a steady, industrious pace. The legacy of these ventures persists in the well-maintained irrigation networks that sustain the verdant fields against the heat of the valley floor. While the town maintains a modest scale, its financial health remains tied to the quality of the yield and the dedication of its workforce. Life here moves with the deliberate, predictable cadence of a place that understands the value of a hard day’s labor.

Dos Palos cultivates a cultural character rooted in self-reliance and the shared experiences of a tight-knit, rural society. Community gatherings often center around school athletics and seasonal festivals, where neighbors congregate to celebrate local traditions and common milestones. Notable figures such as the legendary football coach Jackie White have left an indelible mark on the public consciousness, fostering a spirit of excellence that continues to resonate within the high school programs. Landmarks remain functional and unpretentious, serving the daily needs of those who call the area home rather than seeking attention through architectural grandeur. During the cooler evenings, the air carries a crisp, clean clarity that invites quiet reflection on the porches of sturdy, long-standing homes. Visitors might venture seventeen miles away to visit the Los Banos Reservoir, yet the true essence of the place is found in the simple, enduring connections formed within the town limits.

Nearby Outdoor Places

O'Bannion County Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 000° N
Des Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 281° W
North Grasslands Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.8 mi, 291° W
Los Banos Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.4 mi, 306° NW
Merced National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.0 mi, 011° N · 7,642 acres
Grasslands Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 11.8 mi, 002° N · 30k acres
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.8 mi, 330° NW · 36k acres
San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 16.4 mi, 272° W
Panoche/coalinga Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 17.0 mi, 201° S
Volta Wildlife Area (National Conservation Area) — 17.6 mi, 299° NW · 6,633 acres
Panoche Hills North Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 18.0 mi, 198° S · 6,653 acres
Volta State Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 18.7 mi, 301° NW
Panoche Hills South Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 19.4 mi, 194° S · 11k acres
Lens 360 (Arts Centre) — 23.2 mi, 020° N
The Heart of Livingston (Public Artwork) — 28.1 mi, 349° N
Double T Acres Ag Museum (Museum) — 28.4 mi, 329° NW
Carol Tomlinson-Keasey Memorial Quad (Monument) — 28.6 mi, 023° NE
Abby Needham Plaque (Monument) — 31.1 mi, 094° E
Griswold Hills Day use area (Nature Reserve) — 31.5 mi, 202° S
Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 34.1 mi, 310° NW
Orestimba (Monument) — 34.1 mi, 310° NW
Turlock Community Theater (Theatre) — 37.2 mi, 342° N
Stan State Art Space (Gallery) — 37.2 mi, 341° N
Christmas Tree Lane (Attraction) — 38.3 mi, 343° N
University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 39.3 mi, 341° N
Truck (Historic Ruins) — 39.3 mi, 184° S
Exploratory Mine Shaft (Historic Ruins) — 39.7 mi, 184° S
Saddle Association Museum (Museum) — 40.3 mi, 248° W
Forestiere Underground Gardens (Attraction) — 43.0 mi, 106° E
Granada Theater (Theatre) — 43.9 mi, 258° W

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