1957 Map of Oroville

About this map

Oroville serves as the gateway to the Okanogan Valley, situated just south of the United States Canada border at the foot of Osoyoos Lake. In the late 1950s, the local economy was defined by the confluence of the Similkameen River and the Okanogan River, which frame the town and create distinctive landmarks like Driscoll Island. The Great Northern Railway corridor is a prominent feature, tracing the river valley through Cordell and Ellisforde. To the east, the landscape rises sharply into the Okanogan National Forest, where high-elevation features such as Mt Hull, Summit Lake, and Haley Mtn overlook the valley floor. Notable resource extraction and land use are evident in the presence of the Lucky Knock Mine and various Gravel Pit locations, while the Old Railroad Grade and numerous Jeep Trails suggest the region's historical transport routes through Antoine Valley and across Whitestone Flats.