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1970 Map of Berry Creek

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Berry Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The North Fork Feather River and the rising waters of Lake Oroville dominate this 1970 landscape, where industrial infrastructure meets the steep slopes of the Lassen National Forest and Plumas National Forest. The Western Pacific Railroad snakes along the northern river banks, supporting local energy and mining operations like the Poe Powerhouse and Surge Tank. Evidence of the region’s long-standing mining history is visible in the clusters of claims and workings north of the river, including the Bunker Hill Mine, Surcease Mine, and Evening Star Mine.

Away from the industrial river corridor, small communities and landmarks provide a more local perspective. The settlement of Berry Creek sits near the Oroville Ditch, served by the Berry Creek Sch. Higher elevations are marked by topographical landmarks such as Lassen Mountain, Bloomer Hill, and Bald Rock. The transition from river to reservoir is documented by the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, which encompasses much of the shoreline and former river valley as the area shifted toward modern utility and recreation.