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1980 Map of Paradise West

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Paradise West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Butte Creek carves a deep canyon through this landscape, separating the residential growth of Paradise from the rugged volcanic formations of Doe Mill Ridge and Nimshew Ridge. The map documents a critical infrastructure network of canals and flumes, including the Upper Centerville Canal and Lower Centerville Canal, which support power generation at the De Sabla Powerhouse and Centerville Powerplant. These waterworks reflect the region's long history of hydraulic management for mining and energy.

Local history is preserved in the location of Helltown (Site) and Irish Town, alongside the Centerville Cemetery and Nicholl Cem. The presence of the Indian Spring Mine and Whiskey Flat points to the area's prospecting past, while the winding Humboldt Road traces an early transit route through the foothills. Along the western edge, the protected landscape of Bidwell Park meets the winding course of Big Chico Creek.