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1952 Map of Moulton Weir

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Moulton Weir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Sacramento River meanders through this portion of the Colusa Basin, a landscape defined by complex water management and massive land grants like the Larkins Childrens Rancho. By the early 1950s, the region's agricultural and social character is reflected in the numerous private sporting grounds, including the Green Mallard Duck Club, El Dorado Gun Club, and Bell Outing Gun Club. These clubs, clustered near the Colusa Drain, signify the importance of the Pacific Flyway and local wetlands to the area's identity.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is concentrated along the riverbanks, where the Southern Pacific tracks run adjacent to the Moulton Weir. Notable local landmarks include the Compton Landing (Site) and the Cachil Dehe Rancheria, highlighting layers of Indigenous and early settler history. The presence of the Butte Creek School and various family holdings like Keller Ranch and Stegeman provide specific touchpoints for genealogical research into the rural families of the Sacramento Valley.