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2022 Map of Courtland

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Courtland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Sacramento River irrigation and the complex hydraulics of the California Delta define this landscape south of the state capital. The map illustrates a network of intricate waterways, including Steamboat Slough, Sutter Slough, and Elk Slough, which weave around substantial landmasses like Grand Island and Sutter Island. These islands, protected by an extensive levee system, support a series of riverside settlements that grew around the region's agricultural and maritime trade.

The historic town of Courtland serves as a central hub, while the distinct riverfront character is further marked by the presence of Locke and Vorden. This 2022 survey details the modern layout of these enduring delta communities, showing how local infrastructure like Reclamation District 551 Borrow Canal and various sloughs continue to manage the water-rich terrain. Smaller locales such as Paintersville, Hood, and Valdez dot the transport corridors, maintaining their positions within the fertile agricultural tracts between the sloughs.