Robinson Mills and Brownsville anchor the upper reaches of this landscape where the Plumas National Forest meets the foothills. The terrain is defined by a series of deep ravines and ridges, including Chittenden Ridge and Wildcat Ravine, draining south toward Lake Mildred. The map reveals a complex network of forest roads and named lanes, such as Black Bart Rd and Ponderosa Way, which trace the high ground and creek bottoms. This 2018 survey illustrates the modern footprint of settlements like Rackerby and Frenchtown in a region characterized by its transition from timbered slopes to residential pockets. The presence of the Upham Cem and Brownsville Airport provides specific landmarks for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of this part of Yuba County.
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1888 · Smartsville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1888 · Bidwell Bar
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Bidwell Bar
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Smartsville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Smartsville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Bidwell Bar
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Smartsville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Bidwell Bar
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Smartsville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1897 · Bidwell Bar
USGS Topo · 1:125,000