1952 Map of Arbuckle

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Arbuckle and College City anchor the southern reach of the Colusa Basin in this 1952 study, a landscape defined by intensive irrigation and the legacy of the Southern Pacific railroad. The rail line cuts a straight diagonal through the terrain, serving the small siding at Genevra and the larger town of Arbuckle, where the Pierce Union High School and a Cem are clearly marked. To the north, the Colusa Nat Wildlife Refuge sits near the Glenn Co Colusa Co boundary, illustrating the early preservation of wetlands amidst the expanding agricultural grid. The intricate network of drainage, including the North Branch Sand Creek and South Branch Sand Creek, highlights the complex water management required for this region. Local landmarks like the Radio Range Station and a Landing Field point to the era's navigational infrastructure.