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1917 Map of Lyman

Name: 1917 Topographic Map of Lyman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Willows serves as the primary hub of this Glenn County agricultural landscape during the early twentieth century. The town is defined by a dense grid of streets and a critical nexus of rail lines, reflecting its role as a regional center for transit and trade. The Southern Pacific (Woodland Line) runs north-south through the territory, connecting the community of Lyman and the settlement of Germantown to the broader California rail network. To the west, the Fruto Branch extends toward the foothills, while the Central Pacific also traverses the area.

Water management is central to the local economy, evidenced by the prominent Irrigation Canal that cuts across the terrain to support the surrounding fields. The natural drainage system consists of several meandering waterways, including the North Fork and South Fork Willow Creek, alongside smaller tributaries like French Cr and Sheep Corral Creek. Surveyed under the direction of E.M. Douglas, this map documents the precise intersection of natural riparian corridors and the industrial infrastructure of the era.