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2015 Map of Grimes

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Grimes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Grimes and the surrounding Sacramento Valley agricultural landscape are defined by a complex network of waterways and irrigation infrastructure. The Sacramento River meanders along the eastern edge of the quadrangle, forming notable features like Girdner Bend, Ogden Bend, and Twentymile Bar. This river system is mirrored on the western side of the map by the Colusa Trough and the Colusa Basin Drainage Canal, highlighting the intensive water management necessary for farming in this part of the Central Valley.

Smaller settlements and local landmarks like Graino and the Grand Island Cemetery provide points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The map also reveals the area's aviation history with Thayer Aviation Airport and Sanborn Airport situated amidst the fields. Drainage features such as Dry Slough, Byers Slough, and Cecil Lake further illustrate the low-lying, aqueous nature of this terrain before it meets the rising land of the Sutter Buttes to the east.