1915 Map of Kirkville

About this map

Sacramento River currents dominate this 1905 survey, winding through a complex series of tight oxbows and landings at the intersection of Sutter, Colusa, and Yolo counties. The landscape is defined by the massive Sutter Basin to the east and a hydraulic network of sloughs and lakes, including Mystic Lake and Horseshoe Lake. Settlement is concentrated at small river outposts like Kirkville and Cranmore, which served as vital points for commerce and transport before modern flood control reshaped the valley floor.