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1950 Map of Ord Ferry
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1950 Map of Ord Ferry

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Sacramento River meanders through a complex network of sloughs and channels in this mid-century survey of the Butte and Glenn county border. This riparian landscape is defined by its hydraulic history, featuring named islands like Phelan Island and Golden State Island alongside the winding Deadmans Reach. The map documents the overlap of traditional Mexican land grants, such as Rancho Llano Seco and Rancho De Farwell, with the more rigid section lines of the Mt Diablo Meridian. Transport and industry are evident in the Southern Pacific rail line and the site of Chico Landing, while the presence of Bidwell State Park and Sutter Bidwell State Park highlights early efforts in conservation along the riverbanks. Scattered landmarks, including Bidwell Sch and various pumping stations, provide key reference points for local genealogists and historians studying the agrarian development of the Sacramento Valley.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain