2021 Map of Oxbow Bridge

About this map

South Fork Cottonwood Creek and its many tributaries, including Cold Fork and Etzler Cr, carve through this section of Tehama County where the uplands meet the western edge of the Sacramento Valley. The landscape is defined by a series of flats and gulches, such as Manzanita Flat and Scofield Flat, which suggest a history of seasonal grazing and water management. Isolated water sources like Brushy Hollow Spring and Sulphur Spring appear alongside descriptive terrain features like Dipping Vat Flat, hinting at the area's agricultural and ranching utility. In the southern portion, the terrain descends toward the Central Valley, transitioning from prominent landmarks like Table Mtn and Rocky Ridge into more accessible canyon floors like Jackass Canyon.