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1954 Map of Grimes

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Grimes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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The Sacramento River meanders through this agricultural landscape, forming prominent features like Ogden Bend and Gardner Bend along the Colusa-Sutter County line. The river's influence is evident in the oxbow lakes and points, including Cecil Lake and Gravel Point, while the surrounding flatlands are defined by the wide expanse of the Jimeno Basin and Mormon Basin. Infrastructure for water management and transport dominates the interior, notably the Colusa Basin Drainage Canal and numerous sloughs like Byers Slough and Sycamore Slough.

Settlement is concentrated near the river and rail lines, anchored by the town of Grimes. The Southern Pacific railroad provides a central artery for the region, connecting smaller points such as Graino and Sycamore Siding. Local history is captured in the presence of the Grand Island Cemetery and Grand Island School, marking the social center of this rural valley community as it appeared in the mid-20th century.