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1917 Map of Sites

Name: 1917 Topographic Map of Sites
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Sites and the northern reaches of the Antelope Valley anchor this 1904 survey, reflecting a landscape defined by industrial extraction and early transportation in Colusa County. The presence of the Colusa and Lake railroad line indicates the vital role of rail in moving stone from local operations like the Colusa Quarry and the Mc Gillery Quarry. These sandstone quarries were significant regional producers during this era, supplying material for major buildings across northern California.

The map details a rugged transition from flat valley land to the western foothills, including the Golden Gate gap and the drainage of Stone Corral Creek. Notable for genealogists is the marked Cemetery near Sites, providing a specific point of reference for early settlers. Large portions of the western edge remain designated as Unsurveyed Area, contrasting with the more developed agricultural and industrial zones to the east.