Old Maps of Williams, California

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Williams, CA maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Colusa
    1907 Map of Colusa
    1907 Colusa
    1907 Print · USGS
    Colusa County at the dawn of the twentieth century shows a landscape shaped by rail expansion and irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Colusa, Arbuckle, and College City, alongside the Southern Pacific R R and Sabin Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1918 Map of Williams
    1918 Map of Williams
    1918 Williams
    1918 Print · USGS
    Colusa County at the start of the twentieth century is centered on the railroad hub of Williams. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail corridor of the Southern Pacific (Woodland Line) and locate the settlements at Colusa Junction and Lurline.

  3. 1918 Map of Spring Valley
    1918 Map of Spring Valley
    1918 Spring Valley
    1918 Print · USGS
    Colusa County at the turn of the century remained a landscape of open terrain and winding waterways. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of Spring Valley and find early water landmarks like Old Cortina Creek and Chamisal Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1918 Map of Arbuckle
    1918 Map of Arbuckle
    1918 Arbuckle
    1918 Print · USGS
    Colusa County at the turn of the century is a landscape of expanding rail and water engineering. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Arbuckle and College City, or locate the specific rail stops at Macy and Berlin Genevra Sta.

  5. 1918 Map of Powell Slough
    1918 Map of Powell Slough
    1918 Powell Slough
    1918 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley's agricultural heart is captured here as the Great War ended, centered on the river town of Colusa. Trace the early irrigation works of the Colusa and Lake Irrigation Company Canal and family-named landmarks like Powell Slough.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1942 Map of Colusa
    1942 Map of Colusa
    1942 Colusa
    1942 Print · USGS
    Colusa County at the start of the 1940s reveals a highly engineered agricultural landscape defined by vital rail lines and irrigation works. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Williams, the rural Central Sch, and smaller sidings like Cortena and Delphos along the Southern Pacific.

  7. 1952 Map of Colusa, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Colusa, 1953 Print
    1952 Colusa
    1953 Print · USGS
    Colusa sits at a vital river and rail junction in the early fifties, where the Sacramento meanders past a bustling county seat. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Union High Sch, find the local Cem, or locate rural outposts such as The Four Corners.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1952 Map of Williams, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Williams, 1953 Print
    1952 Williams
    1953 Print · USGS
    Colusa County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early fifties, showing the hub of Williams and its surrounding rail-and-canal network. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Union High School, the town Cem, and rural stops at Cortena and Delphos.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1952 Map of Arbuckle, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Arbuckle, 1953 Print
    1952 Arbuckle
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Colusa Basin in the early fifties shows a thriving agricultural landscape defined by the Southern Pacific rail line. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Pierce Union High School, the settlement at College City, and the early boundaries of the Colusa Nat Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1953 Map of Cortina Creek, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Cortina Creek, 1955 Print
    1953 Cortina Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Colusa County foothills in the mid-fifties show a landscape of rising elevations and agricultural reach. Trace old property lines and water rights near Cortina Vineyard, Whisky Creek, and the Arbuckle Golf Club.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Colusa, 1960 Print
    1953 Map of Colusa, 1960 Print
    1953 Colusa
    1960 Print · USGS
    Colusa County was a thriving agricultural and rail corridor in the early fifties, centered on the Sacramento River. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Arbuckle, locate the Cachil Dehe Rancheria, or find local landmarks like the Arbuckle Golf Club.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Ukiah, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Ukiah, 1966 Print
    1957 Ukiah
    1966 Print · USGS
    Northern California's diverse terrain comes into focus in the mid-1950s, from the rugged timberlands of the Jackson State Forest to the productive Sacramento Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Northwestern Pacific or locate early valley settlements like Arbuckle and Paskenta.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1960 Map of Ukiah
    1960 Map of Ukiah
    1960 Ukiah
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northern California during the late fifties reveals a landscape of deep timber forests and valley agriculture before modern expansion. Trace the historic rail lines of the California Western RR and the Northwestern Pacific RR through settlements like Fort Bragg and Ukiah.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1991 Map of Colusa, 1995 Print
    1991 Map of Colusa, 1995 Print
    1991 Colusa
    1995 Print · USGS
    Colusa and the Sacramento River bottomlands are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by levees and wildlife conservation. Researchers can trace the town grid to find Union High Sch and St Johns Ch, or follow the Old Railroad Grade past the County Fairgrounds.

  15. 1994 Map of Lakeport
    1994 Map of Lakeport
    1994 Lakeport
    1994 Print · USGS
    Coastal mountains meet the fertile Sacramento Valley in the 1990s, where the waters of Clear Lake define the western landscape. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Sulphur Bank Mine, follow the Southern Pacific RR tracks, or locate old settlements like Fouts Springs and Lodoga.

  16. 2012 Map of Cortina Creek, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Cortina Creek, 2012 Print
    2012 Cortina Creek
    2012 Print · USGS
    Colusa County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the complex relationship between natural drainages and irrigation. Trace the paths of the Tehama Colusa Canal and Glenn-Colusa Canal past Spring Valley and Chamisal Cr.

  17. 2012 Map of Williams, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Williams, 2012 Print
    2012 Williams
    2012 Print · USGS
    Colusa County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of precision irrigation and historical transit corridors. Researchers can trace the path of the Glenn-Colusa Canal and find small valley settlements like Cortena, Delphos, and the town of Williams.

  18. 2012 Map of Arbuckle, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Arbuckle, 2012 Print
    2012 Arbuckle
    2012 Print · USGS
    Colusa County's agricultural valley floor comes into focus during this 2012 survey, highlighting the complex water systems supporting the region. Researchers can trace the roots of local settlements like Arbuckle and College City or locate the McCabe Ranch Airport.

  19. 2012 Map of Colusa, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Colusa, 2012 Print
    2012 Colusa
    2012 Print · USGS
    Colusa County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the riverfront town of Colusa. Researchers can trace the complex irrigation network from the Sacramento River through the Colusa Trough and identify landmarks like Colusa Rancheria.

  20. 2015 Map of Williams, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Williams, 2015 Print
    2015 Williams
    2015 Print · USGS
    Colusa County at the edge of the Sacramento Valley is captured here in the mid-2010s, showcasing the intersection of historic transit and modern infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the street grid of Williams and locate rural landmarks such as Cortena, Delphos, and the Glenn-Colusa Canal.

  21. 2015 Map of Cortina Creek, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cortina Creek, 2015 Print
    2015 Cortina Creek
    2015 Print · USGS
    The foothills and valley floor of Colusa County are mapped here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by vital water infrastructure. Researchers can trace the paths of the Tehama Colusa Canal and Glenn-Colusa Canal as they navigate around Spring Valley and Cortina Creek.

  22. 2015 Map of Colusa, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Colusa, 2015 Print
    2015 Colusa
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley in the mid-2010s remains a landscape of managed water and riverfront settlement. Researchers can trace the layout of Colusa, locate the Colusa Rancheria, or follow the winding Sacramento River past Arnold Bend and Sabin Lake.

  23. 2015 Map of Arbuckle, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Arbuckle, 2015 Print
    2015 Arbuckle
    2015 Print · USGS
    Colusa County's agricultural landscape is seen here during a period of modern water management and established rail-and-road corridors. Researchers can trace historic settlements like Arbuckle and College City alongside the massive Glenn-Colusa Canal and the route of Old Highway 99W.

  24. 2018 Map of Cortina Creek, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cortina Creek, 2018 Print
    2018 Cortina Creek
    2018 Print · USGS
    Colusa County at the edge of the Sacramento Valley is captured here in a period of modern agricultural development. Researchers can trace the path of the Glenn-Colusa Canal or locate local landmarks like Spring Valley and the Cortina School Rd.

  25. 2018 Map of Arbuckle, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Arbuckle, 2018 Print
    2018 Arbuckle
    2018 Print · USGS
    Colusa County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the late 2010s, showing a landscape defined by massive water projects and small-town hubs. Researchers can trace local development in Arbuckle, locate the Strain Ranch Airport, and follow the path of the Tehama Colusa Canal.

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