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1952 Map of Davis

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Davis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The town of Davis and the Univ of Calif College of Agric anchor this early 1950s survey of the Yolo County landscape. The map illustrates a region defined by extensive water management and transportation infrastructure, dominated by the massive Willow Slough By-Pass and the Yolo Bypass designed to handle Sacramento Valley runoff. The Southern Pacific railroad cuts directly through the heart of the settlement, passing the High Sch and heading east toward the Yolo Causeway.

Beyond the campus and town center, the map reveals smaller railroad stops and rural landmarks like Swingle, Chiles, and Webster. Agricultural and civic infrastructure is prominent, including the State Nursery Div of Forestry and the winding course of Putah Creek. The boundary between Yolo County and Solano County follows the natural and diverted channels of the creek, while the Davis Cem sits just north of the rail line, providing a focal point for local genealogical research.