2012 Map of Taylor Monument

About this map

The Sacramento River meanders through the heart of the American Basin, defining a landscape where expansive transportation infrastructure meets fertile lowlands. To the north, the sprawling grounds of the Sacramento International Airport dominate the topography, contrasted by smaller aviation footprints like the Sopwith Farm Airport. The river's historical importance to navigation and fishing is evidenced by features such as Tenmile Shoals, Twelvemile Bar, and Fishermans Lake. Small settlements and former rail stops including Beatrice, Vin, and Kiesel sit along the riverbanks, while the namesake Taylor Monument stands near a sharp bend in the channel. The southeastern portion of the map shows the suburban expansion of Sacramento, where a dense network of residential streets and drainage canals like the West Drainage Canal manage the hydrology of this reclaimed basin.