1901 Map of Redding

About this map

Redding and its surrounding northern California landscape are captured here before the major hydrological transformations of the mid-20th century. The Southern Pacific R. R. follows the winding course of the North Fork Sacramento River, serving a series of small riverfront settlements and industrial sites like Kennett, Keswick, and the Central Mine Spur. The map reveals the intricate network of water and terrain that defined the region at the turn of the century, where the McCloud River and Pit River converge. To the south, the landscape opens into the Stillwater Plains and Millville Plains, while the north remains dominated by the high elevations of the Shasta National Forest, including peaks such as Hirz Mt and Winnibulli Mt. Early transit routes like the Oregon Route provide a glimpse into the historic travel patterns connecting the Sacramento Valley to the northern territories.