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1895 Map of Marysville

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Marysville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1911
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1911

About this map

The Marysville Buttes rise abruptly from the surrounding valley floor, serving as the central landmark for this late-19th-century survey of the Sacramento Valley. The landscape is defined by its complex hydraulic history, evident in the Levees of Spring Valley Mining Co and the intricate network of watercourses including the Sacramento River, Feather River, and the marshy Butte Sink. This was an era of intense river commerce and emerging rail connectivity, where ferries were essential for regional travel.

Researchers will find a dense network of early river landings and transit points, from Hock Farm and Starrs Landing in the south to Palermo in the north. The dual hubs of Marysville and Yuba City anchor the eastern side of the map, while small rail stops like Moores Station and Biggs along the Southern Pacific R.R. illustrate the transition from river-based to rail-based transport in central California.