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1947 Map of Oroville

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Oroville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Oroville serves as the focal point of this 1947 study, capturing the city and its surrounding agricultural and mining landscape just after World War II. The Feather River winds through the eastern portion of the sheet, carving past the steep slopes of North Table Mountain and South Table Mtn. A network of water infrastructure, including the Upper Miocene Canal and Lower Miocene Canal, illustrates the region's reliance on managed water for both power and irrigation.

Settlement patterns in this era are anchored by established hubs like Thermalito and Wicks Corner, while the northern portion of the map remains defined by the elevated plateau of Campbell Flat. The Sacramento Northern railroad line provides a vital transportation link, crossing the southern section near the State Division of Forestry station. This map preserves the distinct geography of Thompson Flat and the surrounding gold-bearing ravines before modern development altered the local topography.