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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 Univ of Calif College of Agric anchor the southwestern corner of this mid-century survey, reflecting the early academic foundations of Davis. The landscape is defined by its sophisticated water management systems, including the massive Yolo By-Pass and the Willow Slough By-Pass, designed to handle the heavy seasonal drainage of the Sacramento Valley. These flood control measures are marked by miles of Levee that parallel Putah Creek and its South Fork.

Industrial and transport corridors follow the Southern Pacific tracks, connecting the main town site to smaller rail outposts like Chiles, Swingle, and Webster. To the east, the Yolo Causeway provides a vital link across the low-lying basin toward the state capital. Beyond the urban grid, the map documents specialized facilities such as the State Nursery Div of Forestry and a Military Reservation, while agricultural infrastructure like windmills and pump houses dot the surveyed sections.