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1967 Map of Oxbow Bridge

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Oxbow Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Oxbow Bridge spans a complex drainage network in Tehama County, where the South Fork Cottonwood Creek and Cold Fork carve through the landscape. This 1967 field-checked study reveals a ranching and transport environment defined by numerous named flats and seasonal watercourses. To the southwest, Deadman Crossing marks a significant point of passage near Mud Spring Valley, while family-named landmarks like Pettyjohn Scofield Flat suggest the area's grazing history.

The terrain is characterized by deep canyons and prominent ridges, including Rocky Ridge and the volcanic plateau of Table Mtn. Resource-related labels such as Sulphur Spring and Dipping Vat Flat provide material evidence of historical livestock management. A network of unimproved roads and trails, including the Vestal Road and Reeds Creek Rd, connects these isolated locations across the Red Bank country, offering a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of the late 1960s.