1978 Map of Courtland

About this map

Sacramento River frontage and the complex irrigation systems of the California Delta define this landscape during the late 1970s. The map illustrates a highly productive agricultural region where land use is dictated by a network of waterways including Elk Slough, Sutter Slough, and Steamboat Slough. These sloughs encircle massive island tracts such as Merritt Island and Grand Island, where numerous pumping stations and gas wells are situated. The settlement of Courtland serves as a primary hub, supported by the Bates Union Sch and historically significant river access points like Morgans Landing and Paintersville. To the east, the Southern Pacific railroad corridor runs parallel to the river, passing through the historic community of Locke and near Hood. This survey reflects the intersection of maritime transport legacy and modern levee management essential to the region's deltaic economy.