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1944 Map of Redding

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Redding
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Shasta Lake and the massive Shasta Dam dominate the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, illustrating the transformative water infrastructure of the era. The Sacramento River flows south toward Redding, the regional hub where the Southern Pacific railroad meets major thoroughfares. The map details an industrial and agricultural transition, showing the network of mining sites such as the Balaklala Mine and Yankee John Mine alongside growing residential areas like Enterprise and Project City.

Genealogists and local historians can locate smaller, specific community markers such as Loomis Corners, Grant School, and the County Hospital. The vast Stillwater Plains stretch to the east, while the western terrain is defined by rugged peaks like Copley Mountain and Sugarloaf. This record serves as a vital bridge between the early gold-and-copper mining days and the modernization brought by the Central Valley Project.