1907 Map of Woodland

About this map

Woodland sits at the heart of this Central Valley landscape, serving as a hub for the extensive irrigation networks and rail lines that defined early twentieth-century Yolo County agriculture. The map illustrates a complex hydraulic system necessary for orchard and field crops, featuring the Adams Canal, Capay Canal, and the Moore Ditch diverting water from Cache Creek. These engineered waterways crisscross traditional land grants like Rio Jesus Maria and Guessisosi, showing the transition from Mexican-era ranchos to a modern industrial farming economy. Small rail-side settlements and spurs such as Citrona, Mill Spur, and Mullen trace the path of the Southern Pacific R R as it moved produce to market. To the south, the town of Winters marks the edge of the Rio De Los Putos grant along the banks of Putah Creek, while rural landmarks like Union School provide a glimpse into the community structure of this productive agricultural corridor.