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1952 Map of Blossom, 1953 Print
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1952 Map of Blossom

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Blossom sits at the center of this rural landscape in western Tehama County, where the foothills of the Coast Ranges are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages. The settlement patterns of the early 1950s follow the contours of the land, with Beegum Road and Johnson Road providing the primary transit through the undulating terrain. A distinct geographic feature is Burr Valley, a broad natural basin situated between the ridges, while the Montgomery Lookout occupies a high point for regional fire observation. The hydrology is dominated by the westward reach of the Cottonwood Creek system, specifically the South Fork Cottonwood Creek, and the intricate branches of Reeds Creek. This era of Tehama County history reflects a sparsely populated ranching and timber environment, where water access and topographic elevation dictated the placement of roads and the small community of Blossom.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain