Hamilton City stands as the primary settlement on this landscape, positioned along the edge of the Sacramento Valley. This region is defined by its extensive agricultural infrastructure, notably the winding path of Stony Creek and the engineered route of the Glenn-Colusa Canal which supports the local orchard economy. The map provides a clear look at the grid system of Glenn County, revealing the names of established orchards like Mills Orchard and smaller communities such as Ordbend and Rotavele. The survey details a network of rural roads, including The Boulevard Rd and numerous county routes, that connect these farming outposts. For those researching the history of California's central agricultural belt, the map illustrates the precise relationship between water management systems and rural property divisions.
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1891 · Chico
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Chico
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Chico
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1904 · Vina
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Willows
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Nord
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1912 · Chico Landing
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1912 · Newhard
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1914 · Kirkwood
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1914 · Orland
USGS Topo · 1:31,680