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1953 Map of Colusa

Name: 1953 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 through the eastern edge of this mid-century landscape, defining the character of a region heavily shaped by water management and transit. The Southern Pacific railroad serves as the primary spine for agricultural transport, connecting several established settlements including Colusa, Williams, and Arbuckle. The complexity of the local irrigation and drainage system is evident in the network of features like the Colusa Basin Drainage Canal and the Trough Canal, which sustain the surrounding fields.

Conservation and recreation are prominent in the central valley, marked by the extensive Colusa National Wildlife Refuge and numerous private sporting locations such as the Commodore Gun Club and Northern Gun Club. Educational landmarks like Pierce Union High Sch in the south and the County Fairgrounds near the river highlight the civic hubs of this era. Smaller communities like College City and rail stops such as Genevra and Delphos provide fine-grained detail for genealogical research in this agricultural heartland.