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1967 Map of Taylor Monument

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Taylor Monument
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Sacramento River carves a winding path through this landscape, separating the agricultural expanse of the American Basin from the Yolo Bypass. This 1967 survey captures the northern outskirts of Sacramento during a period of significant infrastructure development. The transition from rural to suburban is evident in the proximity of established landmarks like the Natomas Sch and the Sacramento Northern railroad to emerging modern facilities, including the massive footprint of the Metropolitan Airport.

Water management is the defining characteristic of the terrain, visible through an intricate network of canals such as the North Main Canal and the East Drainage Canal. These works, along with the Prichard Lake Pumping Station and Pumping Station No 3, illustrate the ongoing effort to reclaim and protect the low-lying lands of the Rio Jesus Maria grant for cultivation and settlement near Beatrice.