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2012 Map of Shippee

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Shippee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Agricultural irrigation networks and small rural settlements define this part of Butte County, where the Western Canal and Cherokee Canal cut across the landscape to manage water resources. These man-made features contrast with the natural winding paths of Little Dry Creek and Cottonwood Creek as they flow toward the large industrial reservoirs. The infrastructure is anchored by the Thermalito Afterbay and a portion of the Thermalito Forebay, which are central to the water management of the region.

Scattered rail stops and crossroads like Shippee, Ramada, and Blavo represent the historic transit and agricultural hubs of the valley. To the southeast, the terrain begins to shift near the Campbell Hills and the transit hub of Oroville Junction. This map provides a detailed view of the complex relationship between natural watercourses like Hamlin Slough and the extensive canal system required to support the surrounding farmland.