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1951 Map of Smartville

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Smartville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Gold Rush legacy and mid-century military expansion define this landscape along the Yuba River. The historic settlement of Smartville serves as a central hub, surrounded by a series of gravel flats and mining remnants including Sucker Flat, Sicard Flat, and the Blue Point Mine. The map documents the transition from early extraction at the Timbuctoo (Site) to the modern utility of Englebright Lake, where a Powerhouse and Gaging Station monitor the river's flow near The Narrows.

South of the river, the vast northern reaches of Beale Air Force Base dominate the topography, marked by its Military Reservation Boundary and family-named landmarks like Walsh Hill and Rose Hill. These ranching and military lands are etched with an intricate network of waterways, from the Brooks Creek to the Vineyard Creek, illustrating the complex water management required for both the historic mining ditches and modern military infrastructure.