1912 Map of Gridley

About this map

The agricultural development of the Sacramento Valley is captured here in the early twentieth century, centered on the growing community of Gridley. This landscape is defined by the organized expansion of the Gridley Colony No 1 and Gridley Colony No 2, reflecting the era's intentional land colonization efforts. These colonies are served by the Southern Pacific R R and the Northern Electric Marysville Line, which facilitated the transport of crops from the surrounding orchards and fields.