1992 Map of Nicolaus

About this map

The confluence of the Feather River and the Bear River defines this landscape in southern Sutter County, where massive levee systems and the Sutter By-Pass protect the fertile river bottomlands. The settlement of Nicolaus sits along the bend of the Feather, serving as a historic hub for the surrounding agricultural tracts. Further east, the rail-oriented villages of Rio Oso, East Nicolaus, and Trowbridge follow the line of the Southern Pacific railroad. The map reveals an intricate network of drainage sloughs, including Ping Slough and Yankee Slough, which cut across the terrain of New Helvetia. For genealogists, the map identifies local burial grounds like Nicolaus Cemetery and Fairview Cemetery, while nature enthusiasts can trace the riparian borders of the Feather River State Wildlife Area, including the secluded Lake of the Woods.