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2015 Map of Maxwell

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Maxwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Agricultural patterns in the Sacramento Valley define this portrait of northern California, centered on the community of Maxwell. The landscape is a testament to irrigation engineering, dominated by the massive Glenn-Colusa Canal which cuts north-to-south through the terrain. This waterway supports a network of drainage and natural flows including Stone Corral Creek and Hunters Creek, illustrating the complex water management required for farming in the Central Valley.

Modern transit corridors follow historical routes, with Old Highway 99W running parallel to the interstate through Maxwell and near the smaller settlement of Delevan. Local history is anchored by the Maxwell Cemetery and smaller landmarks like Moller Airport. The grid of rural roads, such as Maxwell Rd and Delevan Rd, highlights the township-and-range layout that organized this productive land for generations.