1970 Map of Cherokee

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The Lake Oroville State Recreation Area dominates this landscape, showing the reservoir’s intricate shoreline and submerged topography as it appeared shortly after completion of the dam. The West Branch Feather River winds through the center of the sheet, crossed by the West Branch Bridge and lined with technical infrastructure like the Lime Saddle Powerhouse and several siphons. This era shows a transition from historical extraction to modern recreation, with extensive Dredge Tailings and the Cherokee Placer Mine south of Cherokee contrasting with the new Boat Ramp facilities and park areas.