1952 Map of Princeton

About this map

Princeton serves as the focal point of this agricultural landscape in the Central Valley, situated along a winding stretch of the Sacramento River. The map illustrates a complex network of water management essential for the region's farming, including the Provident Canal, Quint Canal, and Colusa Drain. This 1952 survey, with revisions from 1973, details the integration of rail and river commerce through the Southern Pacific line and Princeton Siding, reflecting an era when these transit corridors were vital for moving crops.