1915 Map of Spenceville

About this map

Johnson Rancho dominates the western half of this landscape, a significant historical land grant area documented during a period of topographic refinement. The Bear River winds through the central portion of the map, serving as a defining natural corridor and a point of intersection for regional boundaries. At McCourtney Crossing, the river becomes a focal point for movement between the adjacent counties. The terrain is intricately etched by waterways such as Dry Creek and Rock Cr, along with the steep descent of Fenton Ravine. This survey, updated in the years before the mid-century, captures the rural character of the region where Yuba, Nevada, and Placer counties meet, illustrating the early road networks and hydraulic patterns that shaped the foothills.