1959 Map of Wildwood School

About this map

The Wildwood School stands as a central landmark in this agricultural landscape where the Colusa Co Yolo Co line divides the northern orchards and fields from the rising terrain of the Dunnigan Hills. The settlement of Harrington marks a key point along the Southern Pacific railroad line, which runs diagonally through the valley. This 1959 survey reveals a highly organized grid of rural roads, including Marine Avenue, Grant Avenue, and Wisconsin Avenue, supporting the region's intensive farming. Water management is evident through the winding paths of Buckeye Creek and Petroleum Creek, while several landing strips indicate the importance of aerial access for these remote properties. To the south, the landscape shifts into more complex topography with numerous seasonal drainages like Wildcat Creek and Mushoak Creek carving through the hills.