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1952 Map of Marysville

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Marysville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Yuba City and Marysville anchor this 1952 topographic study, showing the twin cities at a time of significant post-war agricultural and infrastructural development. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Feather River and the Yuba River, where complex levee systems and bypasses like the Sutter Bypass manage the volatile hydrology of the Sacramento Valley. The map captures the agricultural density of the region, marked by numerous pumping stations, irrigation canals such as the Live Oak Canal, and small labor centers like the Yuba City Farm Labor Center.

A dense network of railroads, including the Southern Pacific, Western Pacific, and Sacramento Northern, illustrates the area's role as a vital transportation hub. To the west, the dramatic rise of the Sutter Buttes stands in contrast to the alluvial plains. Local history is preserved through numerous family-named roads and rural institutions, from the Encinal Sch in the north to East Arboga and Plumas Lake in the south, providing a detailed record of the mid-century Yuba-Sutter community.