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1967 Map of Clarksburg

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Clarksburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Clarksburg sits as a primary hub of the Sacramento Delta during the late 1960s, defined by the winding course of the Sacramento River and the industrial utility of the Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel. The landscape is a complex network of drainage and transport, where the Sacramento Northern railroad cuts through reclaimed lands like Merritt Island. Local infrastructure supports both agriculture and emerging industry, evidenced by numerous Gas Wells and the Borges Clarksburg Airport.

The water-dependent geography is further shaped by historical waterways such as Babel Slough and Elk Slough. To the north, the encroachment of Sacramento is visible via the Southern Pacific tracks and the development of the Pony Express Sch. This survey highlights a critical era of water management, showing the Yolo Bypass and Toe Drain working in tandem with natural features like Winchester Lake to control the regional floodplain.