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1953 Map of Birds Landing

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Birds Landing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Montezuma Hills rise above the flat marshlands of the Delta in this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape defined by expansive ranching and vital water infrastructure. Numerous family-owned landholdings, such as Peterson Ranch, Hansen Ranch, Lambie Ranch, and Thompson Ranch, are scattered across the undulating terrain, punctuated by essential Windmill sites and water storage Reservoirs. To the west, the Sacramento Northern railroad cuts through the lowlands, serving as a lifeline for the agricultural community of Creed and the small settlement at Rio Vista Junction.

At the southern edge of the hills, the small community of Birds Landing and the Willow Spr School anchor the local social geography. The intricate network of drainage is marked by The Big Ditch and Hopkins Ravine, illustrating the engineering required to manage this transitional landscape. This map captures a specific era when small-scale family ranching was the dominant force before modern shifts in land use began to alter the character of southern Solano County.