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1953 Map of Sheridan

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Sheridan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Johnson Grant Rancho defines the northern landscape of this region, where the Bear River winds along the boundary shared by Sutter and Yuba counties. This mid-century survey illustrates an intricate hydrological network of sloughs and creeks, including Grasshopper Slough and Yankee Slough, which drain the low-lying agricultural lands. The settlement of Sheridan sits as a primary rail-side hub in the northeast, positioned along the Southern Pacific railroad line.

A network of local roads such as Bear River Drive and Betz Road connect scattered farmsteads across the valley floor. Toward the south, the terrain is marked by Coon Creek and the drainage of Markham Ravine. The map also identifies a significant Military Reservation in the southeast corner and industrial infrastructure like a large Substation, reflecting the mid-20th-century development of Placer County infrastructure alongside its traditional ranching roots.