1894 Map of Red Bluff

About this map

The Oregon Division Central Pacific Railroad cuts through the heart of the Sacramento Valley on this map, marking the primary artery for northern California commerce and travel during the late nineteenth century. Anchored by Redding and Red Bluff, the region shows a landscape transitioning from the valley floor into the steep reaches of the Bully Choop Mountains and the Olla Bolly Mountains. Along the Trinity River and its numerous forks, mining-era settlements such as Weaverville, Minersville, and Lewiston reflect the deep-rooted gold and copper industry of the era, while the Copper Mine near Furnaceville suggests the diverse mineral extraction active in the hills.