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2015 Map of Gerber

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Gerber
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Sacramento River defines the eastern boundary of this agricultural landscape in Tehama County, where riverine features like Todd Island, Mooney Island, and the Sacramento Bar illustrate the shifting nature of the waterway. The region is heavily shaped by irrigation infrastructure, most notably the Corning Canal and the Tehama Colusa Canal, which support the orchards and fields surrounding settlements such as Gerber, Proberta, and Tehama.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the detailed road network and the location of the Tehama Cemetery, situated just north of the town of Tehama. The map also captures the path of the 99w railroad, which historically anchored small communities like Kiska and Rawson. The transition from the fertile river bottoms of the Sacramento Valley to the higher terraces is marked by numerous seasonal drainages, including Elder Cr, Coyote Cr, and Oat Cr, which traverse the grid of rural roads and ranch boundaries.