1953 Map of Dunnigan

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The Sacramento River meanders through the central Valley, defining the boundaries between Colusa, Sutter, and Yolo counties. This 1950s landscape is a complex network of water management, featuring the Colusa Basin Drainage Canal, Main Canal, and numerous river bends like Bullock Bend and China Bend. Small riverside settlements and docks such as Boyers Landing and Tyndall Landing line the banks, reflecting the importance of the river for transport and agriculture. Further inland, the Southern Pacific Railroad connects the towns of Dunnigan, Zamora, and Hershey. Genealogists will find local landmarks like Johns Cemetery, Marys Cemetery, and the Johns District Sch. The terrain transitions from the river flats toward the hills of Hungry Hollow and Oat Valley, where Zamora Creek and Buckeye Creek flow toward the valley floor.