2018 Map of Paradise West

About this map

Big Chico Cr and Little Chico Cr carve deep drainage patterns through the volcanic ridges of Butte County, where the rising Sierra Nevada foothills transition from the valley floor. The landscape is defined by prominent topographical features like Musty Buck Ridge and Doe Mill Ridge, which historically dictated the paths of early transportation routes. Notable among these are the Harris Wagon Rd and Old Chico Canyon Rd, serving as reminders of the era when wagons were the primary means of traversing this steep terrain. The settlements of Centerville and Helltown are clearly marked, providing critical points of reference for local historians and genealogists. These communities are anchored by the Centerville Cem and Nicholl Cem, while smaller landmarks such as Whiskey Flat and Chimney Rock highlight the folk-naming traditions of the region's early residents.