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1948 Map of French Corral

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Yuba River canyon topography dominates this Northern California landscape, where the confluence of the north, middle, and south forks shaped the gold-rush era's development. The settlement of French Corral serves as a historic focal point near Birchville, while the South Yuba River meanders through steep terrain marked by names like Starvation Bar and Buttermilk Bend. The presence of the Excelsior Ditch and Milton Ditch reveals the complex water-management systems built to support hydraulic mining and later power generation, such as the Colgate Powerhouse. While the San Juan Mine reflects the decline of earlier industry, the 1969 revisions highlight the growing footprint of the Englebright Reservoir. Scattered family homesteads like Richards Ranch and Schwartz Ranch underscore the transition to agricultural and ranching life in the foothills above Pleasant Valley.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain