1912 Map of Palermo

About this map

Palermo and the surrounding Butte County countryside appear here during a period of significant agricultural and industrial development. The landscape is defined by the dual presence of the Southern Pacific RR and Western Pacific rail lines, which parallel each other through the center of the sheet, supporting local industry at the W P Shops. Near South Oroville, the map identifies the Chinese Cem and Oroville Cem, providing important landmarks for genealogical research. The Feather River winds along the western edge, while smaller watercourses like Wyman Ravine and Wyandotte Creek drain the terrain toward the south. Rural education is anchored by Union School and Lonetree School, marking the scattered residential clusters of Pacific Heights, Villa Verona, and Hearst before the expansion of modern orchards and infrastructure.