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1952 Map of Woodland

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Woodland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Woodland's urban core and surrounding agricultural landscape are meticulously documented in this mid-century survey, which incorporates significant revisions from 1968 and 1975. The settlement pattern reveals the expansion of the city around the historic Courthouse and City Hall, while outlying areas like Browns Corner and the rail-stop at Sugarfield maintain their rural character. The influence of the Southern Pacific railroad is evident in the development of industrial sites like Mill Spur and the various Gravel Pits that follow the course of Cache Creek.

Irrigation infrastructure, including the Magnolia Canal and Moore Canal, crisscrosses the Rio Jesus Maria land grant, underscoring the region's agricultural dependency. Educational and social foundations are represented by institutions such as Holy Rosary Academy, Laugenour School, and the Yolo County General Hospital. From the elevations of the Dunnigan Hills to the flatlands of the County Fairground, the map traces the transformation of Yolo County as modern suburban growth began to overtake the traditional grid of Main St and Gibson Rd.