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1949 Map of Ord Ferry

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Ord Ferry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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The Sacramento River carves a complex, shifting path through the valley at the junction of Butte and Glenn Counties, creating a landscape defined by seasonal sloughs and islands. Large land grants like Jacinto, Capay, and Llano Seco anchor the terrain, reflecting the area's agricultural heritage. The river's historical importance as a transit corridor is marked by the Ord Ferry (Site) near Ryan, while the Southern Pacific railroad runs through the northeast corner past Bidwell Sch.

Complex water management is evident in the numerous channels such as Angel Slough, Murphy Slough, and Sutter Slough, which weave around Phelan Island and Golden State Island. These features, along with names like Jenny Lind Bend and Negro Sam Slough, offer a detailed look at the rural geography and local nomenclature of the mid-20th century before extensive modern channelization altered these riparian systems.