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1980 Map of Paradise West
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1980 Map of Paradise West

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Doe Mill Ridge and Musty Buck Ridge dominate this section of the Sierra Nevada foothills, where deeply incised canyons separate small communities. The industrial history of the region is evident in the complex network of water infrastructure, including the Upper Nimshew Canal and Lower Centerville Canal, which supported power generation at the De Sabla Powerhouse and the Centerville Powerplant. Genealogists will find value in the specific locations of Nicholl Cem and the Centerville Cemetery, as well as the transition from early settlements like Helltown (Site) and Irish Town toward the growing residential grid of Paradise. The terrain is marked by family and descriptive landmarks such as Whiskey Flat and Chimney Rock, while the Indian Spring Mine points to the area's extraction history. Local transit follows the historic Humboldt Road, winding through the drainage basins of Big Chico Creek and Butte Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1980
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.5 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain