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2012 Map of Yuba

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Yuba
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Red River defines the southern boundary of this region, winding past Sowells Bluff and creating a complex system of drainage across the lowlands. Small agricultural communities such as Yuba, Romia, and Karma are connected by a grid of rural roads, many of which carry descriptive local names like Byrd Store Rd and Sand Pit Rd. The landscape is dominated by seasonal waterways and larger tributaries, including Island Bayou and Wolf Cr, which flow through the northern reaches before joining the main river system.

Evidence of the local geography's influence on naming is seen in landmarks such as Popes Paint and Popes Point. The survey also documents smaller settlements like Tulip and Duplex on the eastern side of the river. The presence of the State Highway 78 Bridge near the southern edge of the map indicates a vital transport link connecting the Oklahoma and Texas sides of the river, facilitating the movement of goods and people in this border region.