1952 Map of Tisdale Weir

About this map

The Sacramento River defines the western edge of this agricultural landscape, where intricate water management systems like the Tisdale Weir and the Tisdale By-Pass protected the surrounding valley. In the early 1950s, the region was a network of river-oriented landmarks and irrigation infrastructure, including the Sutter By-Pass and the Wadsworth Canal. Land use is marked by small settlements and shipping points such as Tisdale, Hinsdale, and Fraziers Landing. Education and transit are represented by the Winship School and the Southern Pacific railroad line running north-south through the flats. This survey documents the transition of the riverbanks, noting the Eddys Ferry (Site), and preserves the layout of the Sutter National Wildlife Refuge as it integrated with the productive lands of the Jimeno Basin.