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1952 Map of Gilsizer Slough

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Gilsizer Slough
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Agricultural development in the heart of the Sutter Basin is defined by an extensive network of irrigation canals and drainage systems, most notably the Sutter By-Pass and Tisdale By-Pass. These engineered waterways protect the fertile valley floor while creating a unique environment for the Sutter National Wildlife Refuge along the western boundary. The map captures a transitional landscape where rural education hubs like Lincoln Sch, Barry Union Sch, and Central Gaither Union School anchored the scattered farming communities of Oswald and Barry Substation.

Away from the water management infrastructure, the interior is crisscrossed by a grid of named roads such as Bogue Road and O'Banion Road, reflecting the systematic settlement of the region. Local landmarks like the Bogue Country Club and KUBA Radio Towers speak to the mid-century social and communication infrastructure, while the meandering path of Gilsizer Slough provides a natural contrast to the rigid geometry of the Sutter Extension Canal.