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1917 Map of Delevan

Name: 1917 Topographic Map of Delevan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1917
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1917

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Colusa County is centered on the settlement of Maxwell during the early twentieth century. This area's development was tied closely to the Southern Pacific (Woodland Line), which provided a vital connection for transporting local agricultural goods. The map illustrates a transition in water management, showing the early path of the Central Irrigation Canal as it cuts through the western portion of the quadrangle to support local farming operations.

Several watercourses, including Hunters Creek, Funks Creek, and Corral Creek, meander across the plains, defining the natural drainage before the intensive modification of the valley floor. Near Stone, a local Cemetery serves as a significant marker for genealogical research, while the small stop at Delevan to the north further highlights the importance of the rail line to these rural communities.