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1952 Map of West of Biggs

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of West of Biggs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Agricultural development in the Sacramento Valley defines this landscape, where a dense network of irrigation laterals and drainage canals supports the rural economy between the Glenn and Butte county line. The Cherokee Canal cuts a prominent diagonal across the southern half of the sheet, managed by a system of levees designed to control the flow of water through this low-lying territory. Notable local holdings such as the Schohr Ranch are situated near these waterworks, reflecting the importance of large-scale ranching and farming operations in the mid-20th century.

Water management is the primary theme of the terrain, visible in the many named canals like the Main Drainage Canal and laterals such as the Green Lateral and Ashley Lateral. Transportation is dictated by a grid of farm-to-market roads, including the Butte City Highway and Biggs Princeton Road. Natural drainage features like Aguas Frias Creek and Little Dry Creek meander through the western sections, providing a contrast to the engineered precision of the surrounding irrigation works.