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1918 Map of Princeton

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Princeton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

The Sacramento River dominates this landscape, winding through a series of dramatic oxbows and sloughs that define the regional geography. The settlement of Princeton sits along the western bank, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural and riverine activity. This 1918 edition illustrates the intricate water network of the Sacramento Valley, including Beehive Bend and Boggs Bend, where the river's path has historically shifted.

Extensive land grants are represented by the Larkin's Children Rancho Boundary Line, which spans a significant portion of the interior. To the north and west, the terrain is marked by seasonal drainages like Willow Creek and Shepards Slough, while smaller family-named landmarks such as Harrison and Ferris offer valuable data points for genealogists tracking early twentieth-century inhabitants. The map also detail specific river features like Packer Island and the meandering Rasor Slough, capturing the valley's complex hydrology before extensive modern levee systems altered the flow.