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1897 Map of Bidwell Bar, 1914 Print
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1897 Map of Bidwell Bar

USGS Topo · Published 1914

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Bidwell Bar and the surrounding gold-country landscapes of Butte and Plumas Counties are depicted here as they appeared in the late 19th century. The terrain is defined by the deep canyons of the North, Middle, and South Forks of the Feather River, which supported a network of early California industry. Numerous family-named ranches and mining operations are scattered across the high ridges and flats, including Spanish Ranch, Bucks Ranch, and Bald Rock Ranch. The industrial footprint of the era is evident in the presence of scattered lumber and quartz processing sites such as Old Defiance Mill, Harts Mill, and Snows Mine. This survey preserves the locations of early mountain outposts and waypoints like American House and Junction House that served travelers and miners moving between the valley and the Sierra crest before modern infrastructure bypassed these remote mountain communities.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1914
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain