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1948 Map of Chico

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Chico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The State College campus and the industrial grounds of the Diamond Match Factory define the post-war landscape of Chico. This survey reveals a city expanding along Vallombrosa Ave and Esplanade, while maintaining its connection to the extensive Bidwell Park greenery along Big Chico Creek. To the south, the settlements of Barber and Chapmantown stand near the rail corridor, where the Southern Pacific and Sacramento Northern railroads intersect at Stirling Junction.

Agricultural and research interests are prominent, evidenced by the U.S. Dept of Agriculture Plant Introduction Garden east of the main rail line. The southern portion of the map transitions into the orchards and fields of Durham and Dayton, marked by the historic boundaries of Rancho Aguas Frias. Notable landmarks for local historians include the Chico Cem, the Enloe Hosp, and several district schools like Linden Sch and Oakdale Sch.