1953 Map of Madison

About this map

Cache Creek and Guessis Creek carve through this Yolo County landscape, defining the transition between the agricultural flats and the elevated Dunnigan Hills. The settlement of Madison serves as a local hub, situated near an Old Railroad Grade and expansive Gravel Pits that suggest the area's industrial and transit history. Further north, the terrain gives way to the aptly named Hungry Hollow, where numerous wells and windmills support the ranching economy. Rural community life is anchored by landmarks such as the Clover School, Mt Pleasant District School, and the Cottonwood Cemetery. The map also captures the local aviation footprint at the Woodland-Watts Airport and traces the complex network of irrigation through the Alder Canal and Moore Canal, illustrating the engineered water management vital to this region's valley floor.