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64-407: Butte County may refer to: Butte County, California Butte County, Idaho Box Butte County, Nebraska Butte County, South Dakota [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

128-544: A 8.66-mile (13.94 km) long conduit composed of ditch, flume, and tunnel sections, with a capacity of 125 cubic feet per second (3.5 m /s). Along with other facilities, such as Philbrook Reservoir, Hendricks Canal is part of the Toadtown development, which conveys water through the several canals and powerhouses. The water ultimately empties into Butte Creek, a tributary of the Sacramento River. Another diversion dam on

192-672: A department of the County of Butte, governed by the Butte County Board of Supervisors . Butte Regional Transit or the B-Line, provides service in and between Chico, Oroville, Paradise, Gridley and Biggs. Chico is also a connection point for Glenn Ride buses to Glenn County and Plumas Transit Systems buses to Plumas County . Greyhound and FlixBus buses stop in Chico. Amtrak 's Coast Starlight ( Los Angeles - Seattle ) passenger train makes

256-558: A half dozen of these plants are located in the county, one of which, serves the Oroville Dam . The 2010 United States Census reported that Butte County had a population of 220,000. The racial makeup of Butte County was 180,096 (81.9%) White, 3,415 (1.6%) African American, 4,395 (2.0%) Native American, 9,057 (4.1%) Asian, 452 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 12,141 (5.5%) from other races, and 10,444 (4.7%) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 31,116 persons (14.1%). As of

320-579: A large effect on the valley's hydrology. Indian Valley is the third important alluvial valley of the upper basin. It is located along lower Indian Creek, near its confluence with Lights Creek. By the end of the 19th century Indian Valley was considered the most important valley of Plumas County and its swampy land was developed into a prosperous agricultural landscape. Communities in Indian Valley include Greenville and Taylorsville . Two large endorheic lakes, Eagle Lake and Honey Lake , lie north of

384-463: A major wildfire, the Camp Fire , destroyed most of the town of Paradise , the adjacent community of Concow , and a large area of rural, hilly country east of Chico. More than 80 people were killed, 50,000 were displaced, over 150,000 acres were burned, and nearly 20,000 buildings were destroyed. The Camp Fire was California's most destructive and deadliest fire. According to the U.S. Census Bureau ,

448-473: A stop daily in each direction in Chico's Chico station . General Aviation airports in Butte County include: In August 1851, the county was divided into six judicial (civil) townships , the four marked by asterisks below, plus Quartz and Mineral, which were separated from Butte County with the formation of Plumas County in 1854. Between 1851 and 1861, there were several additions and other realignments of

512-522: A tributary, and found a place where the whole surface was covered in feathers. They named it El Rio de las Plumas, River of the Feathers. The 1849 California Gold Rush brought a flood of prospectors and settlers to the region. The American and Indian Valleys were settled in the 1850s. In the Sierra Valley the first settlers arrived in 1852. The Western Pacific Railroad operated a railroad through

576-643: Is Last Chance Creek's source. The total length from the mouth of the East Branch to the source of Last Chance Creek is about 89 miles (143 km). The total length of the Feather River from the source of Last Chance Creek to the Sacramento River is about 215 miles (346 km). The Middle Fork Feather River begins at 39°48′49″N 120°22′46″W  /  39.81361°N 120.37944°W  / 39.81361; -120.37944 , in southeastern Plumas County about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) south of Beckwourth , at

640-735: Is a county located in the northern central part of the U.S. state of California . In the 2020 census , its population was 211,632. The county seat is Oroville . Butte County comprises the Chico , California, metropolitan statistical area . It is in the California Central Valley , north of the state capital of Sacramento . Butte County is drained by the Feather River and the Sacramento River . Butte Creek and Big Chico Creek are additional perennial streams, both tributary to

704-462: Is about 3,410 feet (1,040 m) in elevation and supports a population of about 6,500. The largest community is Quincy . Historically, American Valley was a floodplain, but settlers drained the wet meadows to create pasture for cattle and fields for hay production. Today the stream channels are deeply incised and floods rare. These alternations affected the valley's ecology. Beavers , which were once prevalent, were nearly eliminated. This in turn had

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768-695: Is headquartered in Oroville . The Berry Creek Rancheria operates Gold Country Casino . The Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California is also headquartered in Oroville. The Mooretown Rancheria operates Feather Falls Casino . The governmental headquarters of the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria is located in Chico . Butte County is split between the 1st and 3rd Assembly districts, represented by Republican Megan Dahle and Republican James Gallagher , respectively. The county

832-512: Is in the 4th Senate District , represented by Republican Marie Alvarado-Gil . According to the California Secretary of State , as of February 10, 2019, Butte County has 172,054 registered voters. Of those, 42,093 (34.4%) are registered Democrats , 41,330 (33.8%) are registered Republicans and 30,377 (24.8%) have declined to state a political party. On November 4, 2008, Butte County voted 56.7% for Proposition 8 which amended

896-489: Is joined by Philbrook Creek, which drains Philbook Reservoir to the east. From there the West Branch flows more directly south and leaves Lassen National Forest. It is joined by Fish Creek and Last Chance Creek (there are several streams named Last Chance Creek in the Feather River watershed). Downstream from Last Chance Creek a diversion dam draws off some of the West Branch's water. The diverted water flows into Hendricks Canal,

960-454: Is one of the major tributaries of the Feather River system. It originates at 40°2′16″N 120°58′57″W  /  40.03778°N 120.98250°W  / 40.03778; -120.98250 , at the confluence of Indian Creek and Spanish Creek . Indian Creek is another long and important tributary, flowing from its source at 40°18′34″N 120°41′36″W  /  40.30944°N 120.69333°W  / 40.30944; -120.69333 , on

1024-533: The Butte County Superior Court ; operates the county jail system; and provides services such as laboratories and academy training to smaller law enforcement agencies within the county. The first sheriff of Butte County was Joseph Q. Wilbur. Kory Honea has been the sheriff since 2014. The citizens of the county of Butte are represented by the five member Butte County Board of Supervisors . The Berry Creek Rancheria of Tyme Maidu Indians of California

1088-492: The Feather River Canyon and on into the middle arm of Lake Oroville. The Middle Fork's main stem length is about 95 miles (153 km), or about 129 miles (208 km) including Little Last Chance Creek. The total length of the Feather River from the source of Little Last Chance Creek to the Sacramento River is about 202 miles (325 km). The South Fork Feather River originates in southern Plumas County near

1152-562: The Oroville-Thermalito Complex , which consists of two reservoirs, a Forebay and Afterbay, both used for hydroelectricity generation. Although the water diverted from the Feather for this purpose is returned to the river, the water of downstream canals do not, except in the form of irrigation return flows (agricultural waste water). Downstream of Oroville, the river's flow is sucked away by numerous irrigation canals that supply water to

1216-639: The Pacific Flyway , making it an important seasonal home to migrating birds. Settlements in the valley include Loyalton , Sierraville , and Beckwourth , with Portola just west of Sierra Valley. The American Valley is located in the middle of the upper Feather basin. Spanish Creek and Greenhorn Creek join in the valley, and Spanish Creek flows north to join Indian Creek, forming the East Branch North Fork Feather River. American Valley

1280-537: The Pacific Gas and Electric Company . The West Branch Feather River flows by Stirling City and is joined by Big Kimshew Creek and the Little West Fork West Branch Feather River. Concow Creek, flowing southwest from Concow Reservoir, joins just before the West Branch empties into the northwest arm of Oroville Lake, near Paradise . The United States Forest Service manages over 80% of

1344-616: The Thermalito pumped-storage plant . Most of this water is returned to the river further downstream via a tailrace canal. The maximum discharge at this stream gauge was 230,000 cubic feet per second (6,500 m /s), recorded on March 19, 1907. The minimum was 222 cubic feet per second (6.3 m /s), recorded on September 19, 1972. The riparian area of the Feather River supports a rich biodiversity of native flora and fauna . The Sierra Nevada reaches have considerable wild river features and steep gradients. In lower reaches, after joining of

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1408-640: The Bear. Smaller dams now also block other tributaries, including the Middle, South and North Forks of the Feather. The watershed's high mountain streams are often utilized in complex schemes for hydroelectricity generation, including the Pacific Gas and Electric Canyon Power Project on the North Fork, which uses water from Lake Almanor , and the Yuba Hydroelectric Project which taps the Middle and South Forks of

1472-594: The Board on Geographic Names in 1927. USGS topographic maps , as of 1995, are mislabeled for South Arm, North Arm Rice Creek, Rice Creek and North Fork Feather River. Rice Creek, labeled North Arm Rice Creek on USGS topo maps, flows south from its source at Cold Boiling Lake, 40°27′24″N 121°29′4″W  /  40.45667°N 121.48444°W  / 40.45667; -121.48444 , in Lassen Volcanic National Park , through Crumbaugh Lake, and south to join

1536-534: The California Constitution to ban same-sex marriages. Butte County is in California's 1st congressional district , represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa . Butte is a bellwether county in presidential elections, and one of only thirteen to have voted for Barack Obama in 2008 , Mitt Romney in 2012 , Donald Trump in 2016 , and Joe Biden in 2020 . There are roughly 90 public schools in

1600-522: The Feather River canyon. This route was selected because it leads to a low pass over the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Western Pacific California Zephyr trains used this route and had a feather in their logo to represent the river. Today, there is no scheduled passenger service along the Feather River Route. The present day California Zephyr, run by Amtrak , operates over Donner Pass. Since 1967,

1664-514: The Feather River's origin at the confluence of its four forks has been submerged under the waters of Lake Oroville , created by the construction of Oroville Dam in 1967. At about 770 feet (230 m) high, it is the tallest dam in the United States and wields nearly complete control over the flow of the Feather River by creating one of the largest reservoirs in California. The dam was built with

1728-592: The Feather River's upper watershed, in the mountains above Lake Oroville. The alluvial valleys in this area are mostly privately owned and used for livestock grazing and hay production. In terms of drainage area, the North Fork Feather River is the largest, accounting for about 60% of the total basin above Lake Oroville. The Middle Fork drains about 32% of the upper basin. Other forks and tributaries drain much smaller areas—the West Fork accounts for about 5%, and

1792-676: The Plumas-Sierra county line, at 39°46′48″N 120°52′26″W  /  39.78000°N 120.87389°W  / 39.78000; -120.87389 . It heads on the southwest slope of Pilot Peak, just north of Gibsonville Ridge and Bunker Hill Ridge. It flows west and southwest to Little Grass Valley Reservoir , an impoundment created by Little Grass Valley Dam . Below the dam the South Fork flows southwest between Mooreville Ridge and Lumpkin Ridge and enters Butte County. Just before entering Lake Oroville

1856-662: The Ponderosa Diversion Dam impounds the South Fork in the Ponderosa Reservoir. Below the dam the river becomes the south arm of Lake Oroville. The mouth of the South Fork is considered to be where the river empties into Ponderosa Reservoir, 39°32′55″N 121°16′39″W  /  39.54861°N 121.27750°W  / 39.54861; -121.27750 . The mouth was formerly located farther west at 39°33′5″N 121°25′20″W  /  39.55139°N 121.42222°W  / 39.55139; -121.42222 , until it

1920-471: The Sacramento River from the north, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Sacramento. The North Fork Feather River begins in Feather River Meadows at the junction of Rice Creek and South Arm Rice Creek, 40°21′47″N 121°27′5″W  /  40.36306°N 121.45139°W  / 40.36306; -121.45139 . The names and confluence locations of the streams in this area were changed by

1984-556: The Sacramento. The county is home to California State University, Chico and Butte College . Butte County is named for the visually striking +2,000-foot (610 m) Sutter Buttes in neighboring Sutter County . Butte County was incorporated as one of California's 27 original counties on February 18, 1850. The county went across the present limits of the Tehama , Plumas , Colusa , and Sutter Counties. Between November 8 and 25, 2018,

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2048-499: The Sierra Nevada which unite as arms of the Lake Oroville reservoir in the foothills 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of Oroville in eastern Butte County . In terms of drainage areas the largest is the North Fork, which drains about 60% of the entire upper Feather River watershed. The Middle Fork is the second largest, draining about 32% of the upper basin. The South Fork and the West Branch are much smaller, each drains less than 5% of

2112-517: The Sierra Valley, where it divides into two distributary channels. Other tributaries that join to form the Middle Fork in the Sierra Valley include Carman Creek, Fletcher Creek, Turner Creek, Berry Creek, Hamlin Creek, Sierraville Creek, and Smithneck Creek. Flowing west through the mountains from its source in the Sierra Valley the Middle Fork is joined by Big Grizzly Creek, which drains Lake Davis to

2176-497: The South Arm Rice Creek, forming the North Fork Feather River. The North Fork's length is about 100 miles (160 km), or about 111 miles (179 km) including Rice Creek. The total length of the Feather River from the source of Rice Creek to the Sacramento River is about 184 miles (296 km). From its source in Feather River Meadows the North Fork flows east. A tributary emerges from Buzzard Springs and flows into

2240-426: The South Fork about 3%. There are several important valleys in the otherwise mountainous upper basin. The Sierra Valley comprises an area of about 590 square miles (1,500 km ) is located where a number of tributaries come together to form the Middle Fork. The valley's elevation is nearly 5,000 feet (1,500 m). It is known as the largest high-alpine valley in the continental United States. It also lies along

2304-575: The Stump Ranch Marsh Area, where it joins the North Fork, which then flows southeast to Lake Almanor , a reservoir created by Canyon Dam. Below Canyon Dam the North Fork flows generally southwest through the Sierra Nevada, receiving the East Branch North Fork Feather River near Belden . The North Fork continues flowing south below the East Branch confluence. Bucks Creek, which drains Bucks Lake near Bucks Lake, California , joins from east. The North Fork flows southeast into Butte County, becoming

2368-462: The USGS. The North Fork Feather River drains 2,156 square miles (5,580 km )—1,131 square miles (2,930 km ) for the North Fork itself and 1,025 square miles (2,650 km ) for East Branch North Fork. The average discharge for the two streams is about 1,930 cubic feet per second (55 m /s) for the North Fork, and 1,000 cubic feet per second (28 m /s) for the East Branch. The East Branch

2432-902: The West Branch Feather River near Magalia , called the Magalia 73 Dam, conveys water into the Upper Miocene Canal, which runs to Kunkle Reservoir and the Lime Saddle Powerhouse on Lake Oroville. From the powerhouse water is carried by the Middle Miocene Canal to the Coal Canyon Powerhouse and on into the Oroville-Thermalito Complex . The Miocene Canal and Lime Saddle Powerhouse are part of the DeSabla Regional Bundle of hydroelectric facilities operated by

2496-519: The Yuba River. Water diversions, especially from Lake Oroville, has reduced the streamflow of the Feather River. The USGS has operated a stream gage downriver of Oroville Dam since 1902. The river's average annual discharge between 1902 and 1967, before the dam was built, was 5,834 cubic feet per second (165.2 m /s). From 1969 to 2009 the average flow is 1,086 cubic feet per second (30.8 m /s), mainly due to diversion for power generation at

2560-421: The age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.02. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under

2624-461: The age of 18, 13.6% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 31,924, and the median income for a family was $ 41,010. Males had a median income of $ 34,137 versus $ 25,393 for females. The per capita income for

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2688-446: The agricultural businesses of the lower Feather River valley. The heavy usage of water from the river has reduced its flow significantly. The Feather's main tributaries, the Yuba and the Bear, are also impounded by large dams that provide irrigation water and flood control. New Bullards Bar Dam and Englebright Dam are located on the Yuba, and Rollins Dam and Camp Far West are situated on

2752-679: The census of 2000, there were 203,171 people, 79,566 households, and 49,410 families residing in the county. The population density was 124 people per square mile (48 people/km ). There were 85,523 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile (20/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 84.5% White , 10.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino , 3.3% Asian , 1.9% Native American , 1.4% Black or African American , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 4.8% from other races , and 3.9% from two or more races. 87.9% spoke English, 7.8% Spanish and 1.4% Hmong as their first language. There were 79,566 households, out of which 28.4% had children under

2816-770: The county according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. The schools are operated by the County Office of Education and 15 school districts, which are: Butte County Library provides library services to residents of the County through six branches in Biggs , Chico , Durham , Gridley , Oroville and Paradise . The mission of the Butte County Library is to provide all individuals, regardless of age, ethnic background, educational or economic level, with free access to ideas, information, and technology. For many years,

2880-491: The county has a total area of 1,677 square miles (4,340 km ), of which 41 square miles (110 km ) (2.4%) are covered by water. The county is drained by the Feather River and Butte Creek . Part of the county's western border is formed by the Sacramento River. The county lies along the western slope of the Sierra Nevada , the steep slopes making it prime territory for the siting of hydroelectric power plants. About

2944-543: The county was $ 17,517. About 12.2% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.8% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over. There are four major hospitals and the State of California defines Butte County as being inside Health Service Area 1. A special district, the Butte County Air Quality Management District, regulates airborne pollutant emissions in

3008-448: The county. It does this following regional regulations, state, and federal laws. For example, in recent years, the agency changed rules that once allowed residents to burn household trash outdoors. The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense. The Butte County Sheriff's Office provides general-service law enforcement to unincorporated areas of Butte County, serving as

3072-401: The equivalent of the county police for unincorporated areas of the county as well as incorporated cities within the county who have contracted with the agency for law-enforcement services (known as " contract cities " in local jargon). It also holds primary jurisdiction over facilities operated by Butte County, such as local parks, marinas and government buildings; provides marshal service for

3136-405: The forks, there is also significant habitat; near Yuba City , for example, there are extents of the river with numerous valley oak trees with understory of wild grape . The Feather River stonecrop ( Sedum albomarginatum ) is a rare plant endemic to the Feather River watershed. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has developed a safe eating advisory for

3200-469: The harsh winters. The Washoe hunted in the upper Feather River basin, especially in Long Valley, Sierra Valley, and Mohawk Valley. There is evidence of Paiute and Washoe settlements in the Long Valley area. In 1836, John Marsh , Jose Noriega and a company of men, went on an exploration of Northern California. They felled trees, made dugout canoes, and ascended the Sacramento River. They proceeded up

3264-768: The library served rural and mountain communities through regularly scheduled bookmobile visits; however, due to budget cuts, this service was discontinued in 2009 and the bookmobile was sold. The library serves low-literacy adults through several programs of the Butte County Library Literacy Services division, including the Adult Reading Program, Families for Literacy and the Literacy Coach, a 36-foot (11 m) vehicle that provides mobile programming like story times, parent meetings, workshops, and computer and teacher trainings. The library operates as

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3328-458: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Butte_County&oldid=932740907 " Category : United States county name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Butte County, California Butte County ( / ˈ b j uː t / )

3392-646: The main source of water for the California State Water Project . Its water is also used for hydroelectricity generation. The average annual flow of the Feather River is more than 7 million acre feet (3.3 km ). The Feather is unique in that two of its tributaries, the East Branch and Middle Fork, originate east of the Sierra Nevada in the Diamond Mountains and breach the crest of the Sierra as they flow west. The river rises in four main forks in

3456-650: The north end of the Sierra Valley . It is formed by the joining of a number of tributaries that merge in an inverted river delta wetland with a complex network of irrigation ditches and drains called the Sierra Valley Channels. A number of creeks merge in the Sierra Valley, the longest of which is Little Last Chance Creek, which originates at 40°1′9″N 120°13′15″W  /  40.01917°N 120.22083°W  / 40.01917; -120.22083 and flows south through Frenchman Lake and Last Chance Valley to

3520-673: The north. Then the river flows through Portola and Delleker in the Humbug Valley. Sulphur Creek joins in the Mohawk Valley at Clio . Continuing west, the Middle Fork passes between Graeagle and Blairsden and further downstream south of Sloat in Long Valley. At Sloat, Long Valley Creek and Polar Creek enters the Feather. The Feather then enters a long and deep gorge. It is joined by numerous small tributaries. The Pacific Crest Trail crosses near Onion Valley Creek. The Middle Fork turns to flow southwest and south, through Bald Rock Canyon and

3584-460: The northern arm of Lake Oroville. Before Oroville Dam was built the mouth of the North Fork was located at 39°33′20″N 121°28′0″W  /  39.55556°N 121.46667°W  / 39.55556; -121.46667 . After the North Fork's mouth was inundated by Lake Oroville the North Fork's mouth was changed to be at 39°43′27″N 121°28′19″W  /  39.72417°N 121.47194°W  / 39.72417; -121.47194 , according to

3648-536: The purpose of preventing the frequent floods that often inundated this part of the Sacramento Valley, and to store water for agricultural uses downstream during the dry season. The dam is the principal feature for the California State Water Project , storing water for more than 23 million people and 750,000 acres (300,000 ha) of farmland in Central and Southern California Directly downstream from Oroville Dam lies

3712-515: The south slopes of Diamond Mountain, south and west, through Indian Valley and north of American Valley. Impounded at Antelope Dam , Indian Creek then joins Spanish Creek to form the East Branch North Fork Feather River. The longest tributary of Indian Creek is Last Chance Creek, which rises in eastern Plumas County at 40°0′47″N 120°12′10″W  /  40.01306°N 120.20278°W  / 40.01306; -120.20278 , south of Honey Lake , and flows generally west, joining Indian Creek at

3776-451: The television series Sons of Anarchy involves the sons coming into contact with corrupt police in the fictional town of Eden, located in Butte County. 39°40′N 121°36′W  /  39.66°N 121.60°W  / 39.66; -121.60 Feather River The Feather River and its forks were a center of gold mining during the 19th century. Since the 1960s, the river has provided water to central and southern California, as

3840-648: The township boundaries; from 1861, the townships were: Townships created and dissolved between 1851 and 1861 were Benton, Eureka, and Cascade. The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Butte County. † county seat Several movies have been filmed in Butte County , including Gone with the Wind , The Outlaw Josey Wales , Friendly Persuasion , Magic Town , The Klansman , Ruby Ridge: An American Tragedy , The Adventures of Robin Hood , and Under Wraps . A 2013 episode of

3904-710: The upper Feather River basin, across the Diamond Mountains. Historically, the Maidu were the main Native American inhabitants of the upper Feather River basin's American, Indian, and Sierra Valleys. Maidu villages were located in the Big Meadows area, now inundated by Lake Almanor, and in American Valley where Quincy is now located. The Maidu migrated to the Sierra Valley in the spring and summer, but did not stay during

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3968-622: The upper basin. The main stem Feather River begins at Oroville Dam, the outlet of Lake Oroville. From there the river flows generally south across the Sacramento Valley , east of the Sutter Buttes , past Oroville and Yuba City – Marysville . The Feather receives the Yuba River from the east at Yuba City and the Bear River from the east 15 miles (24 km) south of Yuba City. It empties into

4032-409: The western end of Genesee Valley. From its source at the Indian and Spanish Creeks confluence, the East Branch North Fork flows west past Twain and joins the North Fork near Belden. The East Branch's main stem length is about 18 miles (29 km). Indian Creek is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) long, and Last Chance Creek is about 45 miles (72 km) long. The East Branch's most distant headwater

4096-621: Was inundated by Lake Oroville. The total stream distance from the head of the South Fork to the juncture with the Middle Fork in Lake Oroville is 44.5 miles (71.6 km). The 46.4-mile-long (74.7 km) West Branch Feather River , sometimes called the West Fork Feather River, has a drainage area that is small but slightly larger than that of the South Fork. It originates in Butte County at 40°4′40″N 121°25′24″W  /  40.07778°N 121.42333°W  / 40.07778; -121.42333 , in Lassen National Forest . It flows southwest through Snag Lake and by Coon Hollow, after which it

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