1950 Map of Bidwell Bar

About this map

Bidwell Bar State Park anchors this mid-century look at the dramatic canyon country where the Feather River meets its southern branches. Before the landscape was transformed by modern reservoirs, the area was defined by a complex hydraulic network including the South Fork Canal and Palermo Canal, which navigated the steep ridges through a series of siphons and flumes. The Western Pacific railroad follows the river's path, tracing the narrow corridor past settlements like Bidwell Bar and Miners Ranch.