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1954 Map of Grimes

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Grimes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Sacramento River anchors this mid-century landscape of the Sacramento Valley, where the town of Grimes serves as a central hub along the riverbank. This area is defined by its complex hydrology and land management, featuring a network of sloughs such as Sycamore Slough and Byers Slough, alongside major water control projects like the Colusa Basin Drainage Canal. The inland terrain is divided into distinct topographical regions including Mormon Basin and Munson Jimen Basin, which reflect the early agricultural organization of the county.

Transportation and infrastructure are prominent, with the Southern Pacific railroad cutting through the valley to serve the small community of Graino and Sycamore Siding. Local history researchers will find notable landmarks such as the Grand Island Cemetery and Grand Island School, which, along with the Grimes School, point to the established rural community structure. River features like Twentymile Bar and Ogden Bend illustrate the natural winding path of the Sacramento before modern levees fully straightened its course.