1908 Map of Courtland

About this map

The Sacramento River and its intricate network of sloughs define this early 20th-century landscape, where the shifting boundary between land and water dictated human settlement. Along the river's eastern banks, established river towns like Clarksburg, Courtland, and Freeport served as vital hubs for the region's agricultural transport. The map documents a highly managed riverine environment, featuring a series of numbered piers, such as Pier 13 and Pier 19, and the industrial footprint of a Pumping Plant.