2018 Map of Oxbow Bridge

About this map

Oxbow Bridge serves as a focal point in this portion of Tehama County, where the high ridges of the interior drop toward the western reaches of the Sacramento Valley. The landscape is a complex network of drainages, including the S Fork Cottonwood Cr and N Fork Red Bank Cr, which have carved deep features such as Jackass Canyon and Sour Grass Gulch. Local geography is defined by numerous named flats and points of interest for historical research, such as Dipping Vat Flat, Scofield Flat, and the prominent Table Mtn. These labels reflect a history of land use and livestock movement through the rugged terrain. An intricate grid of local routes like Vestal Rd, Pettyjohn Rd, and Balis Bell Rd connects these remote locations, providing a clear picture of the modern rural infrastructure within the Central Valley region.