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1965 Map of Bend

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

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Sacramento River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of Tehama County, defining a landscape of agricultural colonies and riverside ranches in the mid-1960s. The settlement of Saron Fruit Colony and the nearby Emerson area occupy a large bend in the river, showing an organized pattern of agricultural development south of Jelly Ranch. Transportation across the water is anchored by the Jellys Ferry Bridge and Bend Bridge, while the surrounding terrain is marked by prominent landmarks such as Table Mountain and Lookout Mtn.

Remote ranching operations like Battle Creek Ranch and Inks Creek Ranch are tucked into the drainages of Battle Creek and Inks Creek. The map also captures the early infrastructure of the region, including a Landing Strip near Wildcat Pt and a Pipeline corridor in the northeast corner. From the Chinese Rapids to the high ground of Bald Hill, the sheet provides a clear view of the relationship between the river's flow and the human attempts to settle its banks.