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1952 Map of Tisdale Weir

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Tisdale Weir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Sacramento River carves a winding path through this 1952 topographic study, marking the natural boundary between Sutter and Colusa counties. This landscape is defined by its complex water management systems, notably the Tisdale Weir and its associated Tisdale By-Pass, which channel floodwaters away from the fertile agricultural basins. Small landings and vanished transportation points like Fraziers Landing and the Eddys Ferry (Site) indicate the river's historical role as a primary corridor for movement before modern infrastructure dominated.

Agricultural life is anchored by small settlements and rural landmarks, including Josephine, Hinsdale, and the Winship School. The Southern Pacific railroad lines parallel the massive Sutter By-Pass, which contains the Sutter National Wildlife Refuge. From the Moronis Airport in the north to Wilkins Slough in the south, the map reveals a meticulously engineered valley floor where levees and siphons protect the extensive grid of orchard and field roads.