1951 Map of West of Gerber

About this map

La Barranca Colorada defines the northern reaches of this landscape west of the Sacramento Valley, where a complex network of seasonal drainages has carved deep into the Tehama County foothills. The map documents a period of transition for rural infrastructure, most notably evidenced by the Oat Creek Sch (Aban'd), reflecting the consolidation of early frontier education. The terrain is marked by a series of significant parallel watercourses, including Red Bank Creek, Coyote Creek, and Elder Creek, which provide the primary geographical structure for the region's agricultural layout.