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1957 Map of Project City

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Project City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Shasta Lake dominates the northern horizon of this 1950s survey, marking a period of significant infrastructure development in Shasta County. The Southern Pacific railroad and U.S. 99 corridor serve as the backbone for a series of mid-century settlements including Project City, Central Valley, and Mountain Gate. These communities, established or expanded during the construction of the nearby Shasta Dam, are shown alongside local landmarks like the Bass Sch and the distinctively named Tunnel Inn and Portal Inn.

South of the reservoir, the landscape transitions from the forested slopes of the Shasta National Forest Exchange Area to a network of drainage basins. The intricate hydrology of Stillwater Creek, Churn Creek, and their various forks define the topography between the peaks of Bass Mtn and Bear Mtn. Evidence of local industry and transport is visible in the scattered Gravel Pits and a small Landing Strip near the town sites.