Old Maps of Mountain Shadows, Redding for Academic Research

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 2021 Map of Redding, 2021 Print

    

    2021 Redding

    2021 Print · USGS

    Redding and its surrounding gold-country settlements are documented here during a period of sustained growth along the Sacramento River. Researchers can locate family sites at the Shasta City Union Cem or trace the early industrial landscape near Keswick and the Anderson Cottonwood Canal.

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