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1967 Map of Black Butte Dam

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Black Butte Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Black Butte Dam anchors this landscape at the border of Tehama and Glenn Counties, controlling the waters of Stony Creek to create the expansive Black Butte Reservoir. The infrastructure of the mid-century project is well-documented, including the Black Butte Dam Project Headquarters, an Outlet Tower, and a complex system of water management features like the Stony Creek Irrigation Canal and the Lemon Home Colony Canal. These canals represent the vital irrigation network that transformed the local agriculture.

Beyond the reservoir, the terrain is defined by the volcanic rises of Black Butte and the Orland Buttes. Historical human presence is marked by the Graves Cem and scattered landmarks such as Storage Bins and a Flume. Recreation is also evident through several managed sites, including the Buckhorn Recreation Area and Eagle Pass Recreation Area, highlighting the dual-purpose nature of the dam project for both utility and public use.