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1897 Map of Bidwell Bar, 1901 Print
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1897 Map of Bidwell Bar

USGS Topo · Published 1901

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Gold-rush era infrastructure defines the landscape across the Sierra Nevada foothills on this late nineteenth-century survey. The terrain is deeply carved by the West Branch Feather River and its various forks, where early industry is evidenced by sites like Old Defiance Mill, Hutchins Mill, and Snows Mine. While larger settlements like Forbestown and Merrimac serve as regional hubs, the map reveals a denser network of waypoints and mountain houses essential to the travel of the period, including Bucks Ranch, American House, and North Star House.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1901
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 19.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain