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1952 Map of Maxwell

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Maxwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Agricultural development and water management define the landscape of the Colusa Basin in the mid-20th century. The town of Maxwell serves as a central hub, anchored by the Union High School and situated along the Southern Pacific railroad line. To the north, the settlement of Delavan and the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge mark the transition toward protected wetlands.

The area's reliance on irrigation is evident through a complex network of infrastructure, including the Glenn-Colusa Canal, various siphons, and an Abandoned Canal that trace the historical movement of water across the valley floor. Natural drainages like Funks Creek and Stone Corral Creek are integrated into this managed system. Local family and place names are preserved through landmarks such as the Maxwell Cemetery and thoroughfares like Wadleigh Road and Lenahan Road.