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1951 Map of West of Gerber

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of West of Gerber
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The rolling grasslands of Tehama County are defined here by a series of prominent east-flowing drainages, most notably Red Bank Creek and Elder Creek. Published in 1970 but reflecting data back to 1951, the map captures a rural landscape dominated by long-established ranching and agricultural corridors. Early transport routes such as Red Bank Road and Paskenta Road traverse the terrain, while family names are preserved in landmarks like Champlin Road and Boggs Road.

Water management and resource extraction are evident through several named reservoirs and scattered features like a Gaging Sta on Elder Creek, alongside a Gravel Pit and Prospect. These small-scale industrial markers highlight the localized economy before widespread modern development. Distinctive landforms such as La Barranca Colorada and Las Flores indicate the Spanish-influenced naming conventions typical of this part of the Sacramento Valley.