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1952 Map of Richardson Springs NW

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Richardson Springs NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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The boundary between Tehama Co and Butte Co defines this portion of the northern Sacramento Valley, where the terrain transitions from the alluvial plains of the west to the dissected foothills of the Cascade Range. Agricultural development is evident through the presence of the Kimball Ditch and various unnamed Irrigation Ditch systems feeding off Deer Creek. The landscape is a mix of cattle ranching and early aviation infrastructure, most notably marked by the U S Auxiliary Airfield north of the county line.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find several legacy landmarks, including the Carter Cemetery and the Live Oak School. Settlement patterns are sparse, represented by named locations such as Campbellville, Stephens Ranch, and Wookey. The hydrography is dominated by seasonal drainage systems like Rattlesnake Creek and Campbell Creek which flow toward the valley floor, alongside small water bodies such as Vandergrift Lake.