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2015 Map of Nicolaus

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Nicolaus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Feather River and Bear River converge in this low-lying portion of the Sacramento Valley, creating a complex network of waterways including Yankee Slough, Ping Slough, and Bunkham Slough. This landscape is defined by its riparian infrastructure, where levee systems protect the settlements of Nicolaus and East Nicolaus from the shifting channels of the river basin. The map reveals the historical placement of local burial grounds, specifically Nicolaus Cemetery and Fairview Cemetery, which serve as vital landmarks for genealogical research in this rural corridor of Sutter County.

Transport and irrigation patterns are evident through the grid of roads such as Rio Oso Rd and Feather River Blvd, which connect small communities like Rio Oso and Trowbridge. The presence of O'Connor Lakes and Nelson Slough highlights the era's managed wetland environment, while the county line between Yuba and Sutter follows the serpentine path of the Bear River, illustrating how natural watercourses continue to dictate political and social boundaries in the Central Valley.