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1893 Map of Paradise
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1893 Map of Paradise

USGS Topo · Published 1893

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Paradise City sits at the heart of this high-desert basin, serving as a focal point for the surrounding ranches and travel routes established in the late nineteenth century. The settlement pattern is defined by isolated outposts like Cane Springs Station, Flynn Station, and Willow Point Station, which supported the movement of people and livestock through the vast corridor between the Santa Rosa Mountains and the Slumbering Hills. The landscape is dominated by the north-south drainage of the Little Humboldt River and the Quinn River, which provided the necessary water for agriculture in areas like Eden Valley. To the south, the presence of the Central Pacific R.R. near the Humboldt River indicates the vital transit link connecting this remote territory to the wider national economy. This survey documents the transition from a frontier mining and ranching region to a more established network of waystations and small hubs like Hardscrabble.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1893
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain