2021 Map of Browns Valley

About this map

Beale Air Force Base dominates the southern landscape of this 2021 study, where the military installation meets the rolling transitions of the Sacramento Valley Central Valley. Further north, the Yuba River carves a complex path through the terrain, flanked by historic river-bottom settlements like Owsleys Bar and the dredging-scarred landscape near Hammonton. This area reflects a long history of hydraulic management and land use, evidenced by the Cordua Canal and the intricate network of water bodies including Marysville Lake and Lower Blackwelder Lake. Local heritage is anchored by sites like Browns Valley Cem and Long Bar Cem, resting near the foot of Browns Valley Ridge. The map details a mix of rural infrastructure and modern residential development along Rollin Hills Rd and Buena Vista Dr, illustrating how the foothills of the Trainer Hills have evolved between industrial history and military presence.