2012 Map of Nicolaus

About this map

The Feather River corridor in Sutter County defines this agricultural landscape, where the confluence of the Bear River and the main channel creates a complex network of waterways including Yankee Slough and Ping Slough. Central to the region is Nicolaus, a historic river settlement complemented by East Nicolaus and Rio Oso further east. The map highlights the intersection of rural life and transportation, from the levee-protected banks of the Feather River to the inland James Brothers Airport and the community of Trowbridge. This survey documents a territory shaped by its drainage patterns, evident in the numerous sloughs like Bunkham Slough and Nelson Slough that lace the fields. Local history is anchored at sites such as Fairview Cem and Nicolaus Cem, which serve as permanent markers of the families who settled this fertile valley.