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1959 Map of Bird Valley

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Bird Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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The Capay Hills dominate the western portion of this 1959 landscape, rising sharply from the agricultural plains. Within these wooded heights, local history is marked by small settlements and camps such as Lawton and Buckhorn Camp, accessible by various canyons including South Fork Buckeye Creek and Bob Walker Canyon. The terrain transitions abruptly eastward into the wide floor of Hungry Hollow, where the drainage patterns shift from mountain creeks like Wildcat Creek to more managed water systems.

Evidence of rural industry and homesteading is scattered across the valley floor, indicated by numerous wells, pumps, and a canal that feeds the fields. The Dunnigan Hills rise gently to the east, framing the Bird Valley area. Notable landmarks for local researchers include Bald Mtn, Goodnow, and the distinctive Hungry Hollow Slough, reflecting a mid-century period of established ranching and irrigation in Yolo County.