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2012 Map of Oroville

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Oroville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Feather River defines the southern reach of this 2012 survey, where the city of Oroville meets complex water management systems like the Thermalito Power Canal and the Lower Miocene Canal. North of the river, the landscape is shaped by the prominent basalt plateaus of North Table Mountain and South Table Mountain, which rise above a network of ravines and hollows including Morris Ravine and Beatson Hollow.

Smaller settlements and historical sites are scattered throughout the foothills, such as Oregon City and Thompson Flat, the latter of which contains both the Thompson Flat Cem and Pioneer Cem. The presence of the Feather River Fish Hatchery and the Thermalito Forebay highlights the area's role in California's hydro-infrastructure. From the ranch lands near Wicks Corner to the residential growth in Pleasant Valley, the map captures the transition between the Sacramento Valley floor and the ascending Sierra Nevada foothills.