1952 Map of Maxwell

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary spine for this agricultural landscape, connecting the small settlements of Maxwell and Delevan. In the early 1950s, the region's economy and layout are defined by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, most notably the Glenn-Colusa Canal and the Glenn-Colusa Levee. These man-made features work in tandem with natural waterways like Stone Corral Creek and Funks Creek to manage water across the northern reaches of the Colusa Basin.