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1948 Map of Oregon House

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Oregon House
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Sierra Nevada foothills of Yuba County are defined by a complex network of ranching properties and water management infrastructure. Oregon House serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, while legacy educational sites like Peoria Sch and the Oregon House Sch anchor the rural landscape. Large holdings such as the Pal O Mine Ranch and Carmichael Ranch reflect the long-standing agricultural character of this region.

Water control is central to the area's development, as seen in the expansive Virginia Ranch Reservoir and the Harry L Englebright Lake on the Yuba River. These features, along with Lake Mildred and the Los Verjeles Dam, illustrate the transformation of natural drainages like Willow Glen Creek and Dry Creek into managed resources. The terrain is marked by family-named landmarks including Stanfield Hill, Daugherty Hill, and Holman Hill, indicating generations of local land use.