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1947 Map of Anderson

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Anderson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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The Sacramento River anchors this mid-century survey as it flows through the Stillwater Plains, revealing a landscape shaped by water and rail. The Southern Pacific Railroad parallels the river, connecting the settlements of Anderson and Cottonwood. This era shows a community dependent on intricate water systems like the Anderson Cottonwood Canal and the Saeltzer Dam, which managed the flow for local agriculture.

Genealogists and local historians will find a wealth of specific rural markers, from the Cloverdale Cem to a series of neighborhood schoolhouses including Latona Sch, Evergreen Sch, and Hooker Sch. Large agricultural holdings like the Duncan Ranch and Baker Ranch dominate the countryside, while the crossing of the Shasta and Tehama County line highlights the regional boundaries of the day. The geography is further defined by numerous seasonal drainages, such as Niles Canyon and Hooker Creek.