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1951 Map of Willows

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Willows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Willows serves as the focal point of this Central Valley survey, showcasing a well-established agricultural and civic hub during the mid-twentieth century. The town is marked by its grid-pattern streets and essential local institutions, including the Court House, City Hall, and the County Hospital. Industrial and transport footprints are clearly visible, with the Southern Pacific tracks and Willows Airport facilitating regional connectivity.

The surrounding landscape is defined by an intricate network of water management, essential for the local economy. The Glenn Colusa Canal and various irrigation ditches cut across the terrain, redirecting flows from natural drainages like Walker Creek and Wilson South Fork Creek. Notable rural landmarks such as the Kanawha School and several gravel pits reflect the distributed nature of settlement and industry outside the main town center, while the northern community of Artois anchors the top of the sheet.