2012 Map of Bangor

About this map

Bangor and the smaller settlement of Hurleton anchor the southeast and northeast corners of this Butte County landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of waterways and ravines. The terrain is marked by a transition from the lower reaches of Wyandotte toward the higher elevations of Phoenix Hill and Rattlesnake Point. Crucial water infrastructure, including the Palermo Canal, South Ditch, and Henderson Ditch, illustrates the area's long-standing reliance on irrigation for agriculture and mining operations. Numerous named drainages like Fine Gold Gulch, Irish Ravine, and Whitehall Ravine carve through the foothills, hinting at the regional history of gold prospecting. Notable topographic landmarks such as Cleveland Hill and Katskill Hill provide context for the scattered residential developments and the winding paths of the Oro Bangor Hwy and Forbestown Rd that connect these rural communities.