1953 Map of Dunnigan

About this map

Dunnigan and the rail stop at Hershey define the settlement pattern of this agricultural corridor during the early 1950s. Situated along the Southern Pacific railroad, the area is characterized by a sophisticated network of water management features, including the Colusa Basin Drainage Canal and the Wilkins Slough Main Irrigation Canal, which support the surrounding fields. The transition from the flat basin to the elevated Dunnigan Hills is marked by seasonal waterways like Buckeye Creek and Dunnigan Creek. For those researching local genealogy, the Johns Cem and the Johns District School provide specific points of interest on the landscape, while the presence of a Landing Strip and numerous windmills highlights the era's rural infrastructure. The boundary between Colusa and Yolo counties bisects the map, illustrating how these administrative lines follow the township and range system through the valley.