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1916 Map of Dixon

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Dixon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1916
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1916

About this map

Dixon serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in the mid-1910s, defined by its rigid grid system and its vital connection to the Southern Pacific (Ogden Line). This rail corridor cuts a sharp diagonal through the territory, linking the primary settlement of Dixon to smaller rail stops like Batavia to the southwest and Tremont at the northeastern corner. The map illustrates a highly organized rural economy where section lines and farm roads dictate the layout of the land.

Rising slightly above the surrounding flats, the Dixon Ridge provides a subtle topographical variance to an otherwise level plain. The area is bounded by the historic Los Putos land grant line, reflecting the enduring influence of early California land divisions on the 20th-century landscape. For researchers, the map captures the transition of Solano County into a major rail-dependent agricultural center before the expansion of modern highways.