2012 Map of Balls Ferry

About this map

Rancherie Island and Reading Island sit prominently within the braiding currents of the Sacramento River south of Balls Ferry Bridge. This region of Shasta County is defined by its complex riparian networks, where Anderson Cr, Ash Cr, and Battle Cr converge toward the river's main channel. The map highlights a landscape of ranching and early commerce, evidenced by the Fort Reading Ranch and Dersch Ranch, while the Balls Ferry Fishing Resort indicates the area's transition into a destination for river-based recreation. Local heritage is further grounded in the presence of the Parkville Cem and the Coleman Fish Hatchery to the east. Transportation history is noted through the path of Nobles Trail Rd and the Anderson Cottonwood Canal, which cuts through the western terrain near Panorama Point, illustrating the long-standing management of water and transit in this river valley.