1905 Map of Fairview

About this map

Fairview stands at the eastern edge of the foothills in this 1904-1905 survey, positioned where the rugged western terrain meets the flat agricultural potential of the valley. The map, published through the cooperation of the State of California Department of Engineering, captures a landscape defined by its seasonal watercourses and early transit routes. The Colusa and Lake route traverses the northern section, while the drainage of Glenn Valley Slough and Freshwater Creek illustrates the natural hydrology that shaped local land use during this era. The detailed five-foot contour intervals provide a precise record of the elevation changes between the valley floor and the rising hills to the west, offering an essential perspective on the geography that dictated early settlement patterns in Colusa County.