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1947 Map of Bangor

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Bangor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The settlement of Bangor serves as a focal point in this 1947 study of the foothills southeast of Oroville, where the landscape is defined by the legacy of hydraulic mining and early water management. A complex network of water conveyance structures including the Palermo Canal, the Sawmill Ditch, and several Siphon and Flume segments trace the contours of the land, illustrating the massive engineering efforts required to redirect water for gold extraction and agriculture. Historic mining activity is documented at the Blue Lead Mine (Abandoned) and Phoenix Mine (Abandoned), pointing to the area's extraction-heavy economy.

Local landmarks such as Cleveland Hill and Katskill Hill overlook a drainage system dominated by North Honcut Cr and the West Fork Honcut Creek. Smaller community identifiers, including the Oak Grove Cem near Hurleton and the crossroads at Wyandotte, provide essential points of reference for genealogists tracing family roots in this corner of Butte County. The presence of features like Fine Gold Gulch and Swedes Flat reflects the diverse demographic and industrial history of the California Gold Country during the mid-20th century.