1959 Map of Bird Valley

About this map

Bird Valley and the Dunnigan Hills define this corner of Yolo County, where the transition from steep coastal ranges to the flat Central Valley floor is marked by a complex network of seasonal drainages. The landscape is dominated by ranching and agricultural patterns, evidenced by the presence of Buckhorn Camp in the western canyons and various Storage Bins scattered across the eastern plains. These features suggest a mid-century rural economy reliant on water management and high-ground grazing.