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1891 Map of Bidwell Bar
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1891 Map of Bidwell Bar

USGS Topo · Published 1891

About this map

Bidwell Bar and the surrounding gold-country landscape of the northern Sierra Nevada are captured here during the late 19th century, showing a region defined by its transition from early mining camps to established settlements. The terrain is marked by a network of early industrial sites such as Old Defiance Mill, Hutchins Mill, and Clipper Mill, which supported the logging and quartz-mining operations that drove the local economy. In the northern reaches, Spanish Ranch and Bucks Ranch serve as anchors in the high-elevation valleys, while the numerous family-named landmarks like American House, Rutherfords, and Lasslys highlight the importance of waystations and homesteads along the rugged ridges.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1891
Date Published1891
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.5 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain