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1952 Map of Olivehurst

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Olivehurst
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Feather River defines the landscape of this mid-century survey, its winding course flanked by extensive levee systems protecting the fertile lowlands of the Sacramento Valley. The settlement of Olivehurst appears as a dense grid of streets east of the Western Pacific railroad, while smaller communities like Arboga and Alicia are scattered along the rail corridors. Industrial and recreational development is evident in the presence of the Yuba County Airport and the nearby Midget Auto Race Track.

Water management is central to the area's layout, with numerous sloughs and lakes such as Plumas Lake and Abbott Lake punctuating the terrain. The map records a complex transport network of railroads including the Southern Pacific and Sacramento Northern, alongside agricultural landmarks like the Yuba City Farm Labor Center and Boardman Ranch. This document provides a look at the region's transition into a more structured suburban and industrial hub following World War II.