2015 Map of Loma Rica

About this map

Loma Rica and the surrounding foothills of the Sacramento Valley are documented here during a period of rural residential development and agricultural land use. The terrain transitions from the low Central Valley floor in the west toward the prominent elevations of Browns Valley Ridge, Lafferty Peak, and Johnson Peak in the east. Local history is anchored by several long-established community centers, including Olive Hill and Iowa City, alongside the Honcut Cemetery and Peoria Cemetery. The landscape is intricately defined by water management features such as Mahle Ditch and the Bangor Ditch, which redirect water through the undulating ravines of Swain Ravine and Nelson Ravine to support the region’s orchards and small-scale farms. This detailed mapping of local roads like La Porte Rd and Loma Rica Rd highlights the persistent settlement patterns of this corner of Yuba County.