1948 Map of Anderson

About this map

Anderson and Cottonwood serve as the primary hubs along the Southern Pacific rail line in this post-war landscape. The terrain transitions from the open Stillwater Plains near the Sacramento River into a network of gulches and creeks, such as Clover Creek and Cottonwood Creek, which define the local drainage patterns and property boundaries. A rural network of family-named ranches and local schools, including Hooker Sch and Farquhar Sch, reflects a mid-century community tied closely to the land.