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2012 Map of Courtland

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Courtland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Sacramento River carves through the heart of this Sacramento Delta landscape, defining a complex network of sloughs and reclaimed islands. In the early 21st century, the river remains a critical corridor for transport and irrigation, flanked by a series of numbered landings that once served the region's agricultural shipping needs. Settlements like Courtland, Paintersville, and the historic town of Locke anchor the riverbanks, connected by the winding River Rd.

Large land tracts such as Merritt Island, Randall Island, and Grand Island are separated by intricate waterways including Sutter Slough, Steamboat Slough, and Elk Slough. The infrastructure of the Reclamation District 551 Borrow Canal highlights the managed nature of this low-lying terrain, where family-named features like McCollough Landing and Hollister Landing Number One Hundred Sixteen preserve the legacy of early riverborne commerce.