
Harrington sits at the northern edge of the Dunnigan Hills, marking a transition between the elevated terrain and the irrigation-rich plains of the Sacramento Valley. This agricultural landscape is defined by the Tehama Colusa Canal, which cuts a distinct diagonal path across the territory to manage water distribution. The boundary between Colusa County and Yolo County bisects the region, where the terrain shifts from the flat valley floor to the dissected slopes of Murphy Canyon. Numerous ephemeral drainages, including Little Buckeye Creek, Petroleum Creek, and Buckeye Creek, weave through the foothills, illustrating the complex natural hydrology that predates the canal system. The grid-like road network, featuring names like College City Road and Whiskey Creek Road, highlights the organized agricultural development that characterizes this part of Central California.
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1888 · Marysville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Marysville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Marysville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Marysville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1905 · Harrington
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1907 · Dunnigan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Colusa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1911 · Grimes
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1916 · Harrington
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1916 · Hershey
USGS Topo · 1:31,680