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1951 Map of Glenn

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Glenn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Sacramento River forms the vital eastern boundary of this agricultural landscape, where levee systems and an intricate network of irrigation ditches like the Main canal support the valley's productivity. The map highlights the historic Jacinto area and the Larkins Children's Grant Bdy, reflecting the enduring influence of early California land grants on modern property lines. Small clusters of rural life are centered around Jacinto Grange, Bayliss, and Sidds Landing, while the presence of several Gas Wells in the northwest suggests the region's diverse economic activities beyond farming.

Transportation is defined by the Southern Pacific railroad line, which passes through Glenn Siding to serve the community of Glenn. The relationship between the river and the land is particularly evident near Hartley Island and along the various sloughs and drains that manage the water levels of the surrounding flats. This survey, updated with 1969 photorevisions, captures the intersection of traditional river-based settlements and the expanding infrastructure of mid-century industrial agriculture.