1918 Map of Denverton

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Potrero Hills and the Montezuma Hills rise above a complex network of sloughs and marshlands in this 1907 survey of Solano County. The landscape is defined by the transition from upland grazing and agricultural areas like Tolenas and Denverton to the watery reaches of Grizzly Island and Bradtmoor Island. Maritime commerce is evident through numerous river access points, including Dodinis Landing, Lingos Landing, and Meins Landing, which served as critical shipping nodes before modern road networks dominated the delta. The Oakland Antioch and Eastern railroad cuts through the eastern hills, connecting small stops like Montezuma and Garfield to the larger region. This map documents the intricate drainage patterns of Montezuma Creek and Nurse Slough as they flow toward Suisun Bay, capturing the delta's hydraulic character before mid-century modifications.