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1916 Map of Vorden

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Vorden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1916
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1916

About this map

Sacramento River meanders through a landscape defined by expansive islands and intricate waterways in this 1906 survey. The river corridor serves as the primary artery for transport and commerce, connecting riverside settlements like Courtland and Vorden to the broader region. The map captures the delta before modern large-scale reclamation, showing the distinct outlines of Merritt Island and Grand Island alongside significant natural features such as Stone Lake and a marked Indian Mound.

Logistics of the era are evident in the presence of river infrastructure, including Pier 14, Pier 13, and a drawbridge. On the eastern edge, the Southern Pacific railroad provides a land-based alternative to the river traffic. This survey is a record of the delta's early twentieth-century character, where small landings like Paintersville and Richland were essential hubs for local agriculture and transit.