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1950 Map of Foster Island

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Foster Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Sacramento River meanders through a landscape defined by seasonal water patterns and agricultural development along the Tehama and Glenn county line. Large river features like Foster Island and Snaden Island dominate the central corridor, while land-use patterns show a clear transition from the riparian zones to the irrigation-supported fields near Capay. The mapping reveals the historical importance of river access, marked by sites such as Wilson Landing and McIntosh Ldg, which served as vital transit points before modern road networks were fully established.

Industrial and educational infrastructure of the mid-20th century is well-preserved here, from the Southern Pacific railroad tracks on the eastern edge to local landmarks like Mcintosh Sch and Capay Sch. Tributaries such as Burch Creek, Pine Creek, and Stony Creek converge toward the main river channel, illustrating the complex drainage system of the northern Sacramento Valley during this era of intensive agricultural growth.