1953 Map of Paradise

About this map

Paradise and the surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills appear during a period of significant hydroelectric and timber development in the early 1950s. The map illustrates a complex network of ridges, including Musty Buck Ridge and Cohasset Ridge, which define the drainage basins of Butte Creek and the West Branch Feather River. This era shows the active infrastructure of the Southern Pacific railroad serving the timber town of Stirling City, alongside numerous gold mining legacies such as the Royal Drift Mine and Dix Mine.