1952 Map of Maxwell

About this map

The agricultural landscape of the Colusa Basin is meticulously documented here, anchored by the central community of Maxwell. During the mid-century, this region served as a vital corridor for transportation and water management, evidenced by the dual presence of the Southern Pacific railroad and the extensive Glenn-Colusa Canal. The map reveals a highly engineered environment where natural waterways like Funks Creek and Stone Corral Creek are integrated with man-made features such as the Flood Channel and various siphons and flumes.