Oakdale is a city in the San Joaquin Valley and Stanislaus County, California.

[4] Oakdale doubled as a dusty 'Texas' town using railroad scenes for the film.

Oakdale was nominated for an award for having the most almond trees per capita per square mile in the state of California.

The city is located on the Stanislaus River in the east-central portion of the San Joaquin Valley, adjacent to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.

California State Routes 108 and 120 (Tioga Pass Road) intersect in the city.

Some of the common soil types found in Oakdale are Delhi sand, Oakdale sandy loam, Hanford sandy loam, and Tujunga loamy sand.

It opened in May 1965, operated the Hershey's Oakdale Visitor Center and Shop in town, and employed about 575 local people.

The plant was purchased by Sconza Chocolates,[15] which began production in October 2008.

Cattle ranching is common in the surrounding areas, adding to the diversity and character of the local economy.

Exhibits include historic photographs, saddles, rodeo artifacts, and cowboy gear.

It is housed in the former Southern Pacific Railroad Oakdale Branch station.

Exhibits include historic photographs, furniture, home goods, clothing, yearbooks, and more.

The museum is also a research center for people interested in finding out about family from the area.

The Oakdale Cheese & Specialties is owned and operated by Dutch immigrants Walter and Lenneke Bulk.

The Stanislaus River offers areas for rafting, kayaking, swimming, fishing, camping and hiking.

The Sierra DinnerTrain is located just south of the main intersection (Yosemite & F).

Operating on the 3rd oldest rail line in North America, Sierra Railroad, the train has been featured in dozens of film productions.

Sierra DinnerTrain meanders through open-countryside and offers a unique, year-round venue for dining and family excursions.