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2015 Map of Rackerby

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Rackerby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Rackerby and Brownsville sit within the complex foothills of the northern Sierra Nevada, where the border between Butte and Yuba counties follows the winding drainages. This landscape is defined by its ridge-and-ravine topography, with watercourses like Natchez Cr and S Honecut Cr carving through the terrain. The map reveals a high concentration of named physical landmarks, including Wildcat Ravine and Chitterden Ridge, which historically influenced the placement of early settlements and roads.

Evidence of the region's development is found at Robinson Mills and the small aviation footprint of the Brownsville Airport. Local history is anchored by the Upham Cemetery and the distinct rural clusters of Frenchtown and Hansonville. The northern edge of the map touches the Plumas Nat For, while the southern reaches descend toward Lake Mildred, illustrating the varied land use between timber, ranching, and residential enclaves.