1965 Map of Bend

To the east, the terrain rises toward Table Mountain, where numerous seasonal creeks like Paynes Creek and Battle Creek drain into the main river channel. Smaller landholdings and infrastructure, such as the Inks Creek Ranch and a Gaging Station near the Sacramento River Canyon, point to a dual economy of ranching and water management. The presence of the Cottonwood Canal in the northwest further emphasizes the engineering required to support agricultural life in this interior valley.