1954 Map of Grimes

About this map

The Sacramento River winds through this Central Valley landscape, defining the boundary between Colusa and Sutter counties. Near the river's edge, the town of Grimes serves as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural basins, including Mormon Basin and Munson Jimenez Basin. The map captures the specialized water management and transportation infrastructure of the mid-20th century, with the Colusa Basin Drainage Canal and Tule Canal cutting straight lines across the alluvial floor. The Southern Pacific railroad traverses the valley, featuring stops like Sycamore Siding and the small settlement of Graino. Genealogists may find particular value in the locations of the Grand Island Cemetery and Grand Island School, which together with named river features like Ogden Bend and Twentymile Bar, reveal the historical fabric of this riverine community.