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1980 Map of Chico

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Chico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The city of Chico and its surrounding Sacramento Valley agricultural lands meet the rising Sierra Nevada foothills in this 1980 survey. The landscape is defined by the transition from the flat plains near the Sacramento River to the deeply incised canyons of the Feather River and its various forks. Notable infrastructure includes the expansive Lake Oroville, which serves as a central hub for water management and recreation within the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.

To the east, the map details the transition into the Plumas National Forest and Lassen National Forest, where smaller settlements like Paradise, Magalia, and Stirling City are situated along prominent ridges such as Cohasset Ridge and Doe Mill Ridge. Industrial history is represented by the Big Bend Mine and a complex network of reservoirs including Little Grass Valley Reservoir and Sly Creek Reservoir, illustrating the region's long-standing reliance on hydroelectric power and timber resources.