1948 Map of Shippee

About this map

The Sacramento Northern, Western Pacific, and Southern Pacific railroads converge in this section of the Sacramento Valley, defining the rural transport network of mid-century Butte County. Small agricultural loading points and settlements like Shippee, Ramada, and Blavo line the tracks, serving the surrounding ranchlands. The landscape is characterized by a transition from the level valley floor to the rising Campbell Hills, where seasonal drainages like Gold Run and Cottonwood Creek descend toward the basin.