1916 Map of Harrington

About this map

Harrington and the surrounding agricultural landscapes of the Sacramento Valley are depicted here during a period of transition under the supervision of Franklin K. Lane and George Otis Smith. The terrain is defined by the sharp contrast between the level valley floor and the rising foothills to the west, where seasonal drainages like Petroleum Creek and Brush Creek cut through the rising contours. This survey, conducted in 1905, emphasizes the critical role of transportation in this rural corridor, anchored by the Southern Pacific Woodland Line. The map also documents the political geography of the era, clearly marking the boundary between Colusa Co and Yolo Co. To the south, Buckeye Creek and Bird Creek meander across the lower elevations, highlighting the drainage patterns essential to the region's early development.