1995 Map of Manton

About this map

Manton sits at the heart of a landscape defined by an intricate network of water management features, where the Cross Country Flume and the Union Canal traverse the terrain alongside natural drainage like Digger Creek. This 1990s record of the Shasta and Tehama County border region highlights a complex hydroelectric and agricultural infrastructure, including the Volta Powerhouse, a Substation, and numerous penstocks and aqueducts. Local social history is anchored by the Sierra School and the town Cem, while the higher elevations are marked by the Lookout Digger atop Digger Butte. The prevalence of small reservoirs like Grace Lake and Nora Lake suggests a long history of diverted water powering the development of this volcanic plateau. Local genealogy is furthered by several named flats and gulches, such as Bailey Flat and Initial Gulch, which provide clues to early land use and settlement patterns.