Loading map...

1949 Map of Ord Ferry

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Ord Ferry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Sacramento River carves a complex path through this corner of the valley, defining the boundary between Butte and Glenn counties. The river's dynamic nature is evident in the numerous oxbows and sloughs like Jenny Lind Bend, Nigger Sam Slough, and Deadmans Reach. These water features create prominent landforms including Phelan Island and Golden State Island. The landscape is further shaped by historical land grants such as Rancho de Farwell, Aguas Frias, and Llano Seco, reflecting the region's deep agricultural roots.

Transportation and small-scale settlement center around the waterway and the Southern Pacific line in the northeast. Researchers can pinpoint the Chico Landing site and the river crossing at Ord Ferry. Local history markers are scattered across the quadrangle, from the Bidwell Sch and a lone Cem to the small community of Rotavele, while the eastern plains are drained by a network of creeks like Big Chico Creek and Edgar Slough.