1958 Map of Redding

About this map

The Sacramento River corridor serves as the primary artery for settlement and industry in Northern California as depicted in this mid-century survey. Redding and Red Bluff anchor a network of agricultural and lumber towns, including Cottonwood and Anderson, while the Southern Pacific Railroad parallels U.S. Highway 99 through the valley floor. Massive water management projects are a dominant theme, evidenced by the presence of Shasta Lake, Clair Engle Lake, and Whiskeytown Lake, which transformed the upper reach of the valley.