1970s Maps of Butte County, California

1. 1970 Map of Cherokee, 1973 Print

   

   1970 Cherokee

   1973 Print · USGS

   Butte County’s transition from mining legacy to reservoir recreation is captured here as the new shoreline of Lake Oroville takes shape. Genealogy and local-history researchers can trace family landmarks like Messilla Valley Sch, the Cherokee Placer Mine, and Yankee Hill.

   2 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

3. ---

4. 1970 Map of Biggs, 1973 Print

   

   1970 Biggs

   1973 Print · USGS

   Butte County agriculture is at its height in the early 1970s as massive irrigation projects reshape the Sacramento Valley. Researchers can trace family-named roads and landmarks like the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery, the USDA Rice Experimental Sta, and the shoreline of the Thermalito Afterbay.

   2 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

6. ---

7. 1970 Map of Oroville Dam, 1973 Print

   

   1970 Oroville Dam

   1973 Print · USGS

   Butte County in the early seventies shows the massive impact of the Oroville Dam project on the Feather River forks. Genealogists and local historians can trace the new shoreline and recreation sites alongside older landmarks like Hurleton, Lake Wyandotte, and the Bidwell Bar Bridge.

   2 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

9. ---

10. 1970 Map of Oroville, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Oroville

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Gold Country meets modern hydro-engineering in Butte County during the early seventies. Trace the evolution of Oroville from its mining roots at Oregon City to the complex water systems of the Thermalito Afterbay and Lake Oroville.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

12. ---

13. 1970 Map of Palermo, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Palermo

    1973 Print · USGS

    Butte County saw significant industrial and residential shifts in the early seventies as mining landscapes met expanding suburbs. You can trace the path of the Western Pacific Railroad or locate local landmarks like Lone Tree School and the Oroville Cem.

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

15. ---

16. 1970 Map of Brush Creek, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Brush Creek

    1973 Print · USGS

    Butte County's rugged foothills are captured here in the early seventies, showing the area as new water projects began to alter the landscape. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Oroville Quincy Road, locate the Berry Creek Rancheria, and find historic sites like Mountain House.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

18. ---

19. 1970 Map of Berry Creek, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Berry Creek

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Butte County hills meet the rising waters of the Feather River during the transition to a reservoir-based economy. Researchers can trace the legacy of local mining at the Bunker Hill Mine and follow the old Western Pacific Railroad route.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

21. ---

22. 1970 Map of Forbestown, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Forbestown

    1973 Print · USGS

    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada are captured here in the early 1970s as water infrastructure and timber history shape the land. Genealogists and historians can trace Old Forbestown, locate the Gold Bank Mine, or follow the Old Lumpkin Grade Railroad.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

24. ---

25. 1979 Map of Stirling City

    

    1979 Stirling City

    1979 Print · USGS

    The timber and mining country of Butte County comes to life in the 1970s as the rail line reaches into the mountains. Researchers can trace the heritage of local camps and cemeteries like Inskip Pioneer Cem, Toadtown, and the Powellton (Site).

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

27. ---

28. 1979 Map of Pulga

    

    1979 Pulga

    1979 Print · USGS

    The canyon of the North Fork Feather River is shown in detail during the 1970s, highlighting a landscape defined by hydroelectric power and mountain railroading. Trace the Western Pacific line through Tunnel No 11 or locate historic sites like Crain Mill (Site) and Pulga.

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

30. ---

31. 1979 Map of Soapstone Hill, 1980 Print

    

    1979 Soapstone Hill

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Sierra Nevada high country of Plumas County is mapped here during the late seventies, showing a landscape of deep canyons and mining claims. Researchers can locate the Grizzly Dome Tunnel and trace the history of the Soapstone Mine or the former settlement at Merrimac.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

33. ---

34. 1979 Map of Kimshew Point, 1980 Print

    

    1979 Kimshew Point

    1980 Print · USGS

    Upper Butte and Plumas counties are shown in the late seventies, where the Sierra Nevada terrain is crisscrossed by pack trails and forest service outposts. Researchers can locate remote sites like Campbell Cow Camp, the Snow Mine, and the Lookout Tower atop Bald Mountain.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

36. ---

37. 1979 Map of Cohasset, 1980 Print

    

    1979 Cohasset

    1980 Print · USGS

    Ridge-top life in Butte County during the late seventies is captured here as small communities like Cohasset and Forest Ranch began to expand. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Forest Ranch Cem, the Anderson Mill (Site), and several family landmarks including Spencer Ranch.

    4 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

39. ---