Agricultural irrigation networks define this portion of the Sacramento Valley, where an intricate grid of county roads supports the local farming economy. The Glenn-Colusa Canal and Provident Main Canal are the lifeblood of the region, carrying water from the Sacramento River to the surrounding fields. Small settlements like Bayliss and Glenn serve as local hubs, positioned along these vital waterways and transport routes. In the southeastern corner, the landscape shifts as it reaches the riverbank, featuring Shepard Slough and Hartley Island. This 2015 survey illustrates how the land has been meticulously organized into township sections, with nearly every mile marked by a designated county road, such as Co Road 39 or Co Road 48, facilitating the movement of goods through the Central Valley.
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1888 · Marysville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Chico
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Marysville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Chico
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Marysville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Marysville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Chico
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1906 · Maxwell
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Willows
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Butte City
USGS Topo · 1:31,680