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1912 Map of Oroville

Name: 1912 Topographic Map of Oroville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1912
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1912

About this map

Oroville and the surrounding gold-country landscape are captured here shortly after the arrival of major rail infrastructure. The city's grid is established on the banks of the Feather River, which flows past the prominent South Table Mountain. This 1910 survey highlights the town's social fabric and public institutions, specifically the Butte County Infirmary and the Odd Fellows Home near Thermalito.

Transportation networks are a defining element of this era, showing the transition from regional roads like the Magalia Road and Oregon City Road to industrial rail lines. The Western Pacific tracks follow the river's path, while the Northern Electric R R serves the level plains to the west. This mix of traditional wagon roads and modern electric and steam rail illustrates a community evolving beyond its early mining roots at Thompson Flat into a regional transportation and institutional hub.