1901 Map of Redding

About this map

Redding serves as the focal point for this early 20th-century survey of the Sacramento River valley, showing a landscape defined by mining, timber, and the burgeoning rail infrastructure. The Southern Pacific R. R. cuts a precise path through the river canyon, passing through industrial hubs like Kennett and Keswick. In the northeast, the mining heritage is evident at Copper City and the Bully Hill Mine, while the mountain terrain is dotted with isolated outposts like Winton Lodge and Lamoine. Before the modern reservoir system transformed the geography, travelers relied on the Pit River Ferry and Mc Cloud River Ferry to navigate the rugged northern reaches. The transition from the alluvial Stillwater Plains to the high peaks of Shasta National Forest reveals the stark contrast between the agricultural settlements of Palo Cedro and the timber-rich highlands of Nawtawakit Mt.