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1970 Map of Oroville Dam

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Oroville Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Oroville Dam stands as the massive anchor of this 1970 landscape, where the confluence of the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork of the Feather River has been transformed into the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. The map reveals a complex infrastructure of water management, featuring the Thermalito Diversion Pool, the Filtration Plant, and several canal systems like the Palermo Canal and South Canal.

Beyond the reservoir's shoreline, older settlement patterns remain visible in the small communities of Hurleton, Miners Ranch, and Stringtown. Local landmarks such as the Bidwell Bar Bridge and North Bidwell Hill overlook the water, while the presence of a Gravel Pit and scattered Mine sites hint at the area's industrial history. Residential growth is evident along Kelly Ridge Road and Hillcrest Ave, served by local facilities like the Kelly Ridge Fire Station.