1912 Map of Biggs
USGS Topo · Published 1912About this map
Agricultural development in Butte County is clearly defined in this early twentieth-century survey, centered on the grid of Biggs. The landscape is governed by a sophisticated network of water management, with the Cherokee Canal, Butte City Canal, and Fleming Ditch cutting across the flat valley floor toward the Feather River. This period shows the transition of the region into a major rice and grain producer, supported by dual rail lines. The Southern Pacific RR (Marysville Line) passes through Richvale and Biggs, while the Northern Electric RR serves smaller sidings like Haselbusch and Hume. Local life is anchored by landmarks such as the River District School and the Live Oak Cemetery, providing essential data points for genealogists and local historians tracking the early families of this Sacramento Valley community.
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