2012 Map of Llano Seco

About this map

The Rancho Llano Seco land grant dominates this landscape along the eastern bank of the Sacramento River south of Chico. This area is defined by a complex network of seasonal waterways and irrigation infrastructure, including the branching fingers of Angel Slough, Campbell Slough, and Little Chico Cr. The presence of Parrott Landing and Newhard Landing along the river's edge points to the historical importance of the water for transport and trade in this agricultural region. Inland, the map details the transition from natural sloughs to engineered water management, visible in the straight lines of the Odell Canal and Western Canal. Small settlements like Dodgeland sit amidst a grid of rural roads such as Grainland Rd and Seven Mile Ln, reflecting a landscape built on large-scale ranching and farming. Notable water bodies like The Lagoon, Perkins Lake, and Eddy Lake dot the wetlands between the river and the valley floor.