Old Maps of Redding, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Redding with 47 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Redding has changed over the decades.


Redding, CA maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Red Bluff
    1890 Map of Red Bluff
    1890 Red Bluff
    1890 Print · USGS
    Northern California in the late nineteenth century was a hub of river-and-rail activity where the Central Pacific Railroad met the rugged Klamath Mountains. Researchers can trace old ferry crossings like Ball's Ferry, locate the U.S. Fishery, or find early mining camps and stations such as Minersville and Buck Horn Station.

  2. 1894 Map of Red Bluff, 1896 Print
    1894 Map of Red Bluff, 1896 Print
    1894 Red Bluff
    1896 Print · USGS
    Northern California's mining and river-trading frontier comes alive in this survey of the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of rail hubs like Redding or locate early river crossings and industrial sites such as Jelley's Ferry and the Copper Mine.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1901 Map of Redding
    1901 Map of Redding
    1901 Redding
    1901 Print · USGS
    Shasta County's northern canyon and mining districts come into focus at the dawn of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the original rail stops at Kennett and Keswick or locate early industrial sites like the Bully Hill Mine and Baird Fish Hatchery.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1932 Map of Olinda
    1932 Map of Olinda
    1932 Olinda
    1932 Print · USGS
    Northern Orange County comes to life in the early thirties as citrus groves and rail lines shaped the local economy. Trace the early development of Yorba Linda and Placentia or follow the historic tracks of the Pacific Electric.

  5. 1935 Map of Olinda
    1935 Map of Olinda
    1935 Olinda
    1935 Print · USGS
    Northern Orange County appears here in the mid-thirties as a landscape of citrus groves and competing rail lines. Trace early property boundaries and transit routes like the Union Pacific through Yorba Linda, Carlton, and Olinda.

  6. 1944 Map of Redding, 1957 Print
    1944 Map of Redding, 1957 Print
    1944 Redding
    1957 Print · USGS
    Shasta County during the mid-1940s was a landscape in transition, anchored by the recently completed Shasta Dam and the bustling rail hub of Redding. Family historians and researchers can pinpoint long-standing schools like Grant School and trace industrial sites from the Walker Mine to Benton Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1946 Map of Redding
    1946 Map of Redding
    1946 Redding
    1946 Print · USGS
    Shasta County underwent a massive transformation in the mid-forties following the completion of Shasta Dam. Researchers can trace the rise of boomtowns like Project City alongside legacy mining operations such as the Balaklala Mine and Yankee John Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1947 Map of Anderson, 1963 Print
    1947 Map of Anderson, 1963 Print
    1947 Anderson
    1963 Print · USGS
    Shasta and Tehama counties appear here in the late 1940s as a thriving corridor of riverside ranching and rail transport. Researchers can trace family sites like Gaines Ranch, early rural schools including Farquhar Sch, and the historical path of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1948 Map of Anderson
    1948 Map of Anderson
    1948 Anderson
    1948 Print · USGS
    The northern Sacramento Valley is captured here in the late 1940s, anchored by the rail corridor and the winding Sacramento River. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Baker Ranch, Cloverdale Cem, and the rural Evergreen Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Shasta Dam, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Shasta Dam, 1958 Print
    1956 Shasta Dam
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Shasta County undergoes a radical transformation as the completion of Shasta Dam reshapes the canyon. Trace the development of Summit City, the infrastructure of Government Camp, and legacy mines like the Uncle Sam Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Redding, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Redding, 1958 Print
    1957 Redding
    1958 Print · USGS
    Redding and its surrounding gold-country landscapes are captured here during a period of significant mid-century growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Middletown Cem, identify early sites like Shasta, or locate the Yankee John Mine among the foothills.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Enterprise, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Enterprise, 1958 Print
    1957 Enterprise
    1958 Print · USGS
    Shasta County experienced a surge of mid-century development east of the Sacramento River during the late fifties. Researchers can trace early suburban growth through sites like Enterprise High Sch, Loomis Corners, and the Redding Municipal Airport.
    6 unique versions available

  13. 1957 Map of Project City, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Project City, 1958 Print
    1957 Project City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Shasta County during the late 1950s shows the growth of communities like Project City and Central Valley alongside the rising waters of Shasta Lake. Researchers can locate mid-century landmarks such as the Bass Sch, the Southern Pacific rail line, and the small settlements of Newtown and Pine Grove.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Redding
    1958 Map of Redding
    1958 Redding
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern California's valley and mountain landscapes are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as new reservoirs reshaped the river systems. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side towns like Cottonwood, the military presence at Red Bluff Air Force Station, and mountain outposts like Weaverville.
    5 unique versions available

  15. 1964 Map of Olinda, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Olinda, 1966 Print
    1964 Olinda
    1966 Print · USGS
    Shasta County's gold-mining legacy and agricultural growth are visible here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape shaped by both industry and settlement. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Olinda, Cloverdale, and the Happy Valley Sch while mapping the extensive Dredge Tailings along the gulches.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1965 Map of Cottonwood, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Cottonwood, 1966 Print
    1965 Cottonwood
    1966 Print · USGS
    Shasta and Tehama counties appear during a period of agricultural and industrial transition in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and irrigation networks alongside local landmarks like the Oddfellows Cem and Shasta District Fairgrounds.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1979 Map of Red Bluff
    1979 Map of Red Bluff
    1979 Red Bluff
    1979 Print · USGS
    Tehama and Shasta counties come alive in the late seventies as the agricultural heart of the northern valley meets the high wilderness. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-and-river corridor from Red Bluff to Los Molinos, finding sites like Balls Ferry and the Southern Pacific line.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1984 Map of Redding
    1984 Map of Redding
    1984 Redding
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Shasta County region in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of massive reservoirs and active mining districts. Researchers can trace the development of Redding and Enterprise or locate historic mineral sites like Iron Mountain Mine and Keystone Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1998 Map of City of Shasta Lake, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of City of Shasta Lake, 2003 Print
    1998 City of Shasta Lake
    2003 Print · USGS
    The area north of Redding transitions from national forest land to the growing communities of Project City and Central Valley during the late nineties. Researchers can trace family history at Lilienthal Cem or locate old roadside markers like Portal Inn and Tunnel Inn.

  20. 1998 Map of Shasta Dam, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Shasta Dam, 2003 Print
    1998 Shasta Dam
    2003 Print · USGS
    Northern California's industrial and recreational landscape is centered around the Shasta Dam in the late 1990s. Researchers can trace deep mining roots at the Uncle Sam and Balaklala Mine or locate historic school sites like Toyon Sch.

  21. 2012 Map of Cottonwood, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Cottonwood, 2012 Print
    2012 Cottonwood
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Redding, including Anderson, Cottonwood, and other nearby areas

  22. 2012 Map of Olinda, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Olinda, 2012 Print
    2012 Olinda
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Redding, including Olinda, Shasta County, and other nearby areas

  23. 2012 Map of Enterprise, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Enterprise, 2012 Print
    2012 Enterprise
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Redding, including Pacheco, Loomis Corners, and other nearby areas

  24. 2012 Map of Redding, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Redding, 2012 Print
    2012 Redding
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Redding, including Shasta, Keswick, and other nearby areas

  25. 2012 Map of City of Shasta Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of City of Shasta Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 City of Shasta Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Redding, including Shasta Lake, Mountain Gate, and other nearby areas

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