2012 Map of West of Biggs

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Agricultural water management and rural homesteads define this Butte County landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation ditches supports the local farming economy. The Cherokee Canal and Main Drainage Canal serve as primary arteries for the region, while numerous named laterals like the High Gravity Lateral and Green Lateral distribute water across the flat basin. This 2012 survey illustrates the systematic division of land by ranching families and irrigation districts, notably around the Schohr Ranch and the nearby Richvale Airport. Natural drainage features like Butte Cr and Little Dry Cr wind through the grid of service roads, including Aguas Frias Rd and Richvale Hwy. The proximity of ranching infrastructure to the D D 100 Main Drain highlights the century-long effort to reclaim and manage this fertile section of the Sacramento Valley.