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1965 Map of Bend

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Sacramento River carves a deep path through this portion of Tehama County, defining a landscape of agricultural colonies and river crossings. The Saron Fruit Colony and Emerson occupy the fertile terrace lands within a large river bend, illustrating the region's historical reliance on irrigation and managed land tracts. Transportation is anchored by the Jellys Ferry Bridge and Bend Bridge, which served as vital links for the Jelly Ranch and surrounding settlements.

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.