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1948 Map of Nelson

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Agricultural development and hydraulic management define this landscape in Butte County during the late 1940s. The settlement of Nelson serves as a local hub along the Southern Pacific railroad, which cuts a straight line through the valley floor. The map illustrates a complex network of irrigation and drainage essential to the region's farming economy, featuring the Western Canal, Odell Canal, and Whites Drain. These man-made waterways interlace with natural features like Butte Creek and Durham Slough.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain