2019 Map of Medfra B-3 NE

About this map

Oroville and the confluence of the Feather River's three forks define this region of Butte and Yuba Counties as it appeared in 1912. This map captures a transitional landscape where the Sacramento Valley meets the Kuskokwim Mountains foothills. Infrastructure development is evident through the routes of the Southern Pacific R R, the Northern Electric R R, and the surveyed path of the Oroville & Beckwourth R R (Surveyed). Settlement patterns are well-documented, showing the growth of Oroville and Palermo, alongside smaller communities like Villa Verde and Honcut. Rural life is marked by numerous educational sites, including Honcut Sch, Mesilla Valley Sch, and Central House Sch. Historic river crossings like the Bidwell Bar Bridge at Bidwell Bar provide vital context for researchers tracing early California transit and gold-era settlements.