1951 Map of Nord

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Nord and the surrounding agricultural landscape of the Sacramento Valley are meticulously detailed in this early 1950s survey. The area is defined by its reliance on both rail and water, with the Southern Pacific line running parallel to the Cana Highway and the Nord Highway, connecting small shipping points and settlements like Cana and Anita. The complex drainage system of the valley floor is evident through the winding paths of Pine Creek, Rock Creek, and Keefer Slough, which cut across the ranch lands and orchards. Local social hubs are visible in landmarks such as the Shasta Union Sch and the Pine Creek Cem, providing essential points of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in the northern reaches of the Arroyo Chico grant. The presence of numerous windmills and the Pumping Sta further emphasizes the intense water management required for this productive region.