Bagdad is a former settlement and mining camp in Butte County, California, United States. It was located on the Feather River 2 miles (3.2 km) downstream from Oroville.[1] It was located at a bluff and its name later changed to Ophir, then became part of Oroville.[2] Gold was discovered at Bagdad by A.G. Simpson.[1]
Several mines operated at Bagdad, including the War Eagle Mine and the Orange Blossom Mines.[3]
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39°30′16″N 121°34′47″W / 39.5045°N 121.5797°W / 39.5045; -121.5797
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