1947 Map of Cherokee

About this map

The West Branch Feather River carves a deep path through this Butte County landscape, where gold mining and early valley settlements define the terrain. The community of Cherokee sits prominently near the massive Cherokee Placer Mine, illustrating the scale of hydraulic operations that transformed the earth south of Sugarloaf. To the north, the foothills are dotted with small centers of activity like Yankee Hill PO and the Concow School, while the lower reaches of the Messilla Valley show the Messilla Valley Sch and the settlement of Pentz. Evidence of the region's water management for mining and agriculture is found in the Kunkle Res and Grub Flat Reservoir. The map also captures several family-named landmarks and quiet corners such as Clear Creek Cemetery and Nelson Bar along the river banks.