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1948 Map of Anderson

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Anderson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Sacramento River flows through the heart of this post-war landscape, carving a path through the Stillwater Plains and the historic district of Buena Ventura. The 1948 survey highlights the agricultural and transport corridor anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad, which links the growing hub of Anderson with the community of Cottonwood to the south. Evidence of local ranching and land use is clear, with family holdings like Gaines Ranch and Duncan Ranch dotting the plains near the river's edge.

The map reveals a dense network of rural education and community life, marked by numerous schoolhouses such as Cloverdale Sch, Latona Sch, and Hooker Sch. Significant water infrastructure is also noted, including Seltzer Dam on Clear Creek and the Middle Stake Fish Weir, reflecting the intersection of the natural river system with regional engineering. From the upland canyons of Niles Canyon to the rolling terrain around Olinda, the sheet preserves a detailed view of Shasta and Tehama counties before mid-century expansion.