1970 Map of Palermo

About this map

Dredge tailings dominate the landscape north of Palermo, evidence of the heavy industrial gold mining that shaped this section of Butte County. This 1970 field-checked survey illustrates the transition from the river-bottom mining areas to the developing residential and educational centers of South Oroville and Vista Robles. Transport infrastructure is central to the area's layout, with the Western Pacific Railroad and Southern Pacific lines running parallel through the valley. Educational landmarks like Las Plumas High Sch and Oakdale Heights Sch appear alongside established sites like the Oroville Cem and Memorial Park Cemetery. The map also captures the managed water systems of the region, including the Palermo Substation and various irrigation works such as the Henderson Ditch and Wyman Ditch.