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1952 Map of Olivehurst

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Olivehurst
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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The Feather River defines the landscape of this mid-century survey, winding south through the New Helvetia Grant past Shanghai Bend and Eliza Bend. The riparian corridor is marked by numerous water bodies including Messick Lake and Abbott Lake, while the adjacent agricultural lands are crisscrossed by irrigation features like Gilsizer Slough and Algodon Slough. The settlement of Olivehurst stands as a primary hub, showing significant residential development supported by local institutions like Ella Sch and Olivehurst School.

Transportation networks are heavily influenced by the Southern Pacific railroad and the Yuba County Airport. Smaller communities such as East Arboga and Pearson appear as quiet clusters among the fields, while the Yuba City Farm Labor Center reflects the area's agricultural reliance. The transition of the land from open ranching, like the Boardman Ranch, to organized towns is evident in the street grids and the emergence of suburban landmarks like Sierra View Memorial Park.