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1965 Map of Cottonwood

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Cottonwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Sacramento River meanders through the heart of this mid-1960s survey, separating the Stillwater Plains from the residential and industrial growth of Anderson. This era shows a landscape transitioning between agricultural roots and modern infrastructure, evidenced by the proximity of the Shasta District Fairgrounds to the long-standing Southern Pacific rail line. A Calif-Oregon Tr Historical Marker near the river bank points to the area's deep history as a travel corridor, while Dredge Tailings along the western hillsides mark the physical legacy of resource extraction.

Further south, the town of Cottonwood sits at the border of Shasta and Tehama counties, anchored by local institutions like the West Cottonwood Sch. The map records an intricate network of water management, including the Panorama Point Canal and various siphons and flumes that supported the regional economy. Rural life is well-documented through named roads like Dersch Road and Balls Ferry Road, alongside landmarks such as the Oddfellows Cem and several community schools.