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1949 Map of Smartville

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Smartville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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The Yuba River carves a winding path through this Gold Country landscape, dominated by the massive acreage of the Camp Beale Military Reservation in the southern half. The terrain is marked by the legacy of hydraulic mining, with numerous "flats" and "bars" indicating historical activity, including Sicard Flat, Sucker Flat, and the site of Parks Bar. Evidence of this industry remains visible through the sprawling Tailings fields and the Blue Point Mine near Smartville.

Infrastructure for water management is well-established, featuring the Englebright Reservoir and its Powerhouse, alongside the Union Reservoir further south. Local commerce and land use are centered on substantial agricultural holdings such as the Empire Ranch, Bonanza Ranch, and Keystone Ranch. The area around Timbuctoo and Mooney Flat reflects a settlement pattern shaped by the region's mid-century transition between its mining heritage and contemporary military and ranching utility.