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1952 Map of Colusa

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Colusa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Sacramento River meanders along the eastern edge of this mid-century survey, defining the landscape with dramatic curves like Arnold Bend and Cobbs Bend. The city of Colusa serves as the regional hub, showing a grid of streets including Northern St and Market St, while institutional landmarks like the Colusa Union High Sch and the County Fairgrounds anchor the community. The infrastructure reflects a heavy reliance on water management and recreation, evidenced by the numerous pump houses and sporting associations such as the Colusa Gun Club and Northern Gun Club.

To the west, the Colusa National Wildlife Refuge dominates the valley floor, managed through an intricate system of levees including the Old Davis Levee and Trough Levee. The Southern Pacific railroad cuts through the center of the sheet, providing a vital link for the agricultural economy. Rural life is further marked by the intersection at The Four Corners, highlighting the transition from the concentrated town center to the vast waterfowl habitats and drainage works of the Colusa Trough.