1904 Map of Walker Creek

About this map

The eastern foothills of the Inner Coast Range take shape in this early century survey of Glenn County, where the drainage systems of Walker Cr and Wilson Creek dominate the landscape. Published as a Preliminary Edition based on 1904 fieldwork, the map captures a transition zone between the high relief of the west and the beginning of the Sacramento Valley floor. The terrain is defined by the branching tributaries of the North Fork Willow Cr, showing the complex network of seasonal watercourses like White Cabin Creek and the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork. The absence of established townsites emphasizes the area’s primary role in early California ranching and watershed management, providing a clear look at the township boundaries and topographical contours before modern development or intensive water engineering altered the natural flow of these creeks.