1944 Map of Redding

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The massive Shasta Dam and its newborn reservoir, Shasta Lake, dominate the northern landscape of this mid-century survey. Downstream along the Sacramento River, the construction of Keswick Dam reshapes the canyon near Matheson and Coram. This era marks a significant shift from the region’s hard-rock mining roots toward large-scale water management and infrastructure. Traces of the older economy remain visible in the numerous mining claims dotting the western hills, including the Uncle Sam Mine and Balaklala Mine.