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1915 Map of Merritt

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Merritt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

Putah Creek defines the southern portion of this landscape, marking the historical divide along the Yolo Co Solano Co line. The terrain is characterized by a network of drainage features and early irrigation efforts, including the Capay Canal and the meandering paths of Willow Slough and Dry Slough. These waterways supported the agricultural expansion of the Sacramento Valley during the early twentieth century, as seen in the scattered settlements and rail sidings that served local growers.

Transportation and commerce are anchored by the Southern Pacific (Woodland Line) in the northeast, where the small community of Merritt and the loading point at Elston Spur facilitated the movement of goods. Central to the map is Plainfield, a small inland settlement that serves as a focal point for the surrounding farm plots and section lines. The presence of the Rio De Los Putos land grant boundary reflects the enduring influence of Spanish and Mexican ranchos on California's modern land division.