2015 Map of Olinda

About this map

Cloverdale and Olinda sit within a landscape defined by complex drainage systems and canyon terrain south of Redding. The area is marked by numerous historically named gulches that suggest early land use and industry, such as Coal Pit Gulch, Wagon Road Gulch, and Telephone Gulch. Near the northern border, Readings Bar on Clear Creek marks a significant point in the region's historical geography, while Cloverdale Cemetery provides a genealogical anchor for local family research. The terrain transitions toward the Sacramento Valley Central Valley in the south, where Cottonwood Creek crosses the Shasta County and Tehama County line. This survey details a network of rural roads, including Happy Valley Road and China Gulch Drive, that connect these communities across the ridges and seasonal creek beds like Antelope Creek and Anderson Creek.