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1952 Map of Dixon

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Dixon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Dixon sits at the heart of this agricultural and transit corridor in the early 1950s, defined by its position on the Southern Pacific railroad and the emerging highway system. The map documents a period of civic expansion, highlighting local education through West Dixon Sch, East Dixon Sch, and the High Sch. Surrounding the town center, the County Fairgrounds and City Park serve as focal points for the community.

Beyond the residential core, the landscape transitions to the prominent Dixon Ridge and the historic boundaries of the L O S P U T O S Grant Boundary. Smaller rural outposts like Batavia, Sucro, and Tremont are linked by the rail line, while the southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by a significant Naval Reservation containing a Communication Station (Navy) USIA/VOA. Numerous Windmills dot the farmland, indicating the area's reliance on localized water management.