2012 Map of Oroville Dam

About this map

Lake Oroville dominates this Butte County landscape, its sprawling waters and intricate shoreline defined by the massive Oroville Dam. This modern survey illustrates the specialized infrastructure of the reservoir era, including the Lake Oroville Landing Area Seaplane Base and the Bidwell Bar Bridge spanning the complex fingers of the lake. The terrain is marked by numerous bars and ravines that reflect a history of hydraulic activity and mining, such as Montgomery Bar and Miller Bar. Residential and recreational developments like Kelly Ridge and the Kelly Ridge Golf Course sit perched above the water, while the Miners Ranch Tunnel and Miners Ranch Reservoir indicate the complex water management systems serving the region. To the south, Lake Wyandotte and Buffalo Ranch provide contrast to the massive scale of the primary reservoir.