1952 Map of Isleton

About this map

The Sacramento River Delta is defined here by a intricate network of levees, islands, and sloughs as they appeared during the mid-century. The settlement of Isleton anchors the south, served by the Southern Pacific railroad and surrounded by a landscape increasingly dominated by energy extraction, evidenced by numerous Gas Wells scattered across the low-lying tracts. To the north, the historic community of Locke and the river town of Walnut Grove sit along the primary bend of the Sacramento River, while the Delta Cross Channel signifies significant hydraulic engineering of the era. This 1952 survey, with later 1968 purple-ink revisions, captures the vital transit points of the delta, including riverfront landings like Walker Landing and Howard Landing. Rural education centers such as Ryer Island Sch and Beaver Union Sch reflect the community structure of the reclaimed islands before modern consolidation.