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1952 Map of Moulton Weir

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Moulton Weir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Larkins Childrens Rancho and Jimeno Rancho define the land tenure of this Sacramento Valley landscape, where early Spanish land grants meet the engineering of the mid-20th century. The Sacramento River meanders along the eastern boundary, controlled by the Moulton Weir and an extensive system of levees designed to manage seasonal flooding. This hydraulic landscape is crisscrossed by irrigation and drainage works like the Colusa Drain and Provident Central Canal, supporting the region's transition into intensive agriculture.

Evidence of early river navigation and settlement appears at the Compton Landing (Site) and the Butte Creek School. The Southern Pacific railroad line runs parallel to the river, serving rural outposts like Stegeman and Keller Ranch. To the south, the Cachil Dehe Rancheria sits near Hamilton Bend, while the presence of the Green Mallard Duck Club and Bell Outing Gun Club reflects the long-standing importance of the valley's wetlands for seasonal hunting.