1910 Map of Vernon

About this map

Rio Jesus Maria and the Sacramento River dominate the southern landscape of this early 20th-century California survey. The confluence area is marked by the small settlement of Vernon and the Verona PO, which served as a vital junction for river traffic at Fremont Landing and Vernon Landing. The map illustrates a transitional period in transportation, where traditional river landings are surveyed alongside established rail lines like the Southern Pacific RR and the Northern Electric line cutting through the American Basin. Inland, the rural character is defined by family-named landmarks and schools such as Lee School and Cottonwood School. The survey captures the intricate drainage network of Burkham Slough, Coon Creek, and Curry Creek before large-scale modern reclamation fully altered the hydrology of the basin.