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1953 Map of Grays Bend

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Grays Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The water-managed landscape of the Rio Jesus Maria land grant defines this mid-century survey of the Central Valley. Heavy engineering is evident throughout the terrain, dominated by the Yolo Bypass and the Knights Landing Ridge Cut, which channel the Sacramento River and Cache Creek to prevent seasonal flooding. This infrastructure supports a specialized agricultural economy, visible in the industrial footprints of the Beet Pulp Silo and several Labor Camp locations.

Small settlements and transport hubs like Fremont and Conway Junction serve as focal points along the Sacramento Northern and Southern Pacific railroad lines. Historic river crossings remain vital, specifically the Elkhorn Ferry connecting to the Garden Highway. Rural education is represented by the Willow Spring Union School, while the western edge of the map near Hebron shows the influence of local aviation at the Airport and adjacent Landing Field.