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1947 Map of Bidwell Bar

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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Feather River waters converge in this late 1940s landscape, where the confluence of the North Fork and Middle Fork centers on the historic Bidwell Bar State Park. The terrain is defined by steep ridges like Kelly Ridge and prominent heights such as Stringtown Mtn and Mt Hope. This era captures the region's diverse rural economy, from mining operations at the Quartz Mine to specialized ranching at Miners Ranch and Buffalo Ranch. The southern portion of the map shows the transition to established infrastructure near Lake Wyandotte, where the Atkins Sch served the local community. Significant transit corridors, including the Western Pacific railroad and the Ponderosa Way, illustrate how the rugged topography was navigated for industry and recreation before the landscape was altered by mid-century water management projects.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain