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1912 Map of Prairie Creek
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1912 Map of Prairie Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1912

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Honcut and its surrounding countryside are defined by a complex network of waterways that once shaped the border between Butte and Yuba counties in the early 1900s. The landscape is dominated by the confluence of North Honcut Creek, South Honcut Creek, and Prairie Creek, creating a riparian corridor that dictated the placement of early transportation routes. Local education and community life were centered at the Salem School in the north and the Buckeye School further south, providing essential landmarks for genealogists tracing pioneer families. The presence of established thoroughfares like the Marysville and Laporte Road and Bangor Road highlights the area's role as a transit point between regional hubs. This survey, conducted during the administration of Governor J. N. Gillett, illustrates the intricate topography of the low hills and creek bottoms before modern development altered the rural character of the Sacramento Valley foothills.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1912
Date Published1912
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.49 x 19.92 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain