The town on the northwest of the GTA V map is Paleto Bay. It sits on the northwestern coast of Blaine County and is the main small town up there.

Nearby landmark

  • The far northwest corner is also associated with Paleto Point , a recreational area at the map’s northwestern edge.

Simple way to remember it

  • Paleto Bay = the town.
  • Paleto Point = the nearby coastal/northwest area.

TL;DR: The place you’re thinking of is Paleto Bay.