2012 Map of Pulga

About this map

The N Fork Feather River carves a deep canyon through this portion of Butte County, serving as the primary corridor for both infrastructure and industrial development. The landscape is defined by the heavy presence of hydroelectric and transit engineering, including the Cresta Powerhouse, Camp Creek Powerhouse, and the Cresta Tunnel. Transportation through the steep terrain is facilitated by a series of rail tunnels, from Tunnel Number Nine to Tunnel Number Thirteen, which follow the river's winding course. Small settlements and specialized camps such as Pulga, Mayaro, and Cresta cling to the canyon walls and riverbanks. Further from the river, the map reveals ranching and rural outposts like Pine Cluster Ranch and Johnson Cabin, alongside natural landmarks such as Arch Rock and the high point of Big Bar Mountain.