1953 Map of Madison

About this map

Madison serves as a central hub on this Yolo County landscape, situated at the base of the Dunnigan Hills and the eastern edge of Capay Valley. The map reveals an intricate network of water management essential to the region's agricultural character, featuring the Winters Canal, West Adams Canal, and Alder Canal distributing water from Cache Creek. Notable land use patterns include significant Gravel Pits along the creek and the path of an Old Railroad Grade passing through the town site. Local history is anchored by rural institutions such as Clover Sch, Mt Pleasant District School, and the Cottonwood Cemetery located south of the main settlement. Further south, the map identifies the small community of Citrona, while the Woodland-Watts Airport and Jacobs Corner mark the transition toward the flatter terrain of the Sacramento Valley.