The Oroville area in the Sacramento Valley shows a complex network of water management and suburban expansion as it appeared in the late 2010s. The Feather River defines the western edge of the city, feeding into the Western Canal, while the southern reaches are marked by the agricultural and residential transition at Palermo and Vista Robles. This landscape is characterized by its transportation and utility infrastructure, ranging from the Oroville Municipal Airport and the large Memorial Park Cem to the intricate grid of rural roads like Airport Pkwy and Larkin Rd. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the detailed plotting of local burial grounds, including the Oroville Cem, and the established neighborhood of Oak Grove. The map also captures the seasonal drainages of the foothills, such as Wyandotte Cr and Wyman Ravine, illustrating how the valley floor meets the rising terrain of Butte County.
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1888 · Marysville
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1888 · Smartsville
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1888 · Bidwell Bar
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1891 · Bidwell Bar
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1891 · Chico
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1891 · Marysville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Smartsville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Smartsville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Chico
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1893 · Bidwell Bar
USGS Topo · 1:125,000