1951 Map of Corning

About this map

Corning and its surrounding orchards and farmland occupy the center of this Sacramento Valley landscape, where the Southern Pacific railroad parallels the main corridor through Richfield. The eastern edge is defined by the winding course of the Sacramento River, which creates complex riparian features like Copeland Bar, Foster Island, and Snaden Island. This era captures a highly developed rural infrastructure of small local schools, including the Independent Sch, Moon Sch, and Capay Sch, serving the scattered agricultural population.