1907 Map of Dunnigan

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The Sacramento River meanders through a landscape of river landings and intricate bends at the dawn of the twentieth century, serving as the primary artery for the Sutter Basin and Colusa Basin. This 1905 survey captures a transition in regional naming and transportation, notably at Zamora Blacks Station P O, where the dual-named post office reflects the town's evolving identity. Steamboat commerce is evident in the string of river stops like Cranmore Landing, Boyer's Landing, and Rough and Ready Landing, which provided vital access for farmers before the full expansion of overland routes.