1952 Map of Williams

About this map

The city of Williams sits at a critical junction of the Southern Pacific railroad and regional irrigation systems in this mid-century landscape. To the north, the small railroad stops of Cortena and Delphos align with the tracks, while the vast Colusa Basin dominates the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The map captures the significant role of water management in the Sacramento Valley, illustrated by the massive Glenn - Colusa Canal and several siphons carrying Salt Creek and Freshwater Creek across the agricultural grid.