2015 Map of Oroville

About this map

Oroville anchors this landscape at the intersection of the Sacramento Valley and the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada. The Feather River serves as a central artery, flanked by the Thermalito Forebay and Thermalito Diversion Pool, illustrating a complex network of modern water management including the Lower Miocene Canal and Thermalito Power Canal. The map reveals a layering of early California settlement history through sites like Oregon City and the vanished presence of Monte de Oro, alongside long-established burial grounds such as Pioneer Cemetery and Thompson Flat Cemetery. Industry and infrastructure are evident in the Union Pacific rail lines and various ravines like Potter Ravine and Digger Ravine that cut through the plateaus. From N Table Mtn to the residential streets of South Oroville, this survey documents the transition from historical mining and pioneer outposts to a regional hub defined by hydroelectric power and valley agriculture.