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1965 Map of Bella Vista

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Bella Vista
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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Shasta Lake and the Pit River dominate the northern landscape of this mid-1960s survey, showing the reservoir at its Spillway Elevation 1065. The transition from the high waters of the north down to the alluvial floor of the south is marked by Backbone Ridge and the winding course of Little Cow Creek. The settlement of Bella Vista serves as a focal point near the southern border, where the terrain levels out into the Swede Plains.

Tracing the drainage patterns reveals a network of seasonal and permanent waterways, including Stinking Canyon and Dry Creek. The recreation-heavy character of the lakefront is evident through several sites like Rocky Ridge Campground and Jones Valley Campground. Inland, the landscape is defined by family-named landmarks and essential water management features like the Diversion Dam and a Gaging Station on Salt Creek.