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1953 Map of Allendale

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Allendale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Los Putos Grant legacy is evident across this agricultural landscape, where land boundaries still follow the historical Mexican land grant lines amidst modernizing infrastructure. The Southern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary spine for small settlements like Allendale, Hartley, and Gibson, while the English Hills rise to the west, cut by numerous seasonal drainages such as Pleasant Creek and Sweany Creek.

Social and civic life is anchored by landmarks like the Union Chapel and Browns Valley School, alongside the transition from traditional farming to more specialized land uses, including the Vaca Valley Raceway and Vaca Dixon Airport. The northern reaches are defined by the Putah South Canal and the Yolo County border, while the emergence of Leisure Town in the south signals a shift toward mid-century residential development alongside the established ranching and orchards of the English Hills.