2022 Map of Richardson Springs

About this map

Chico expands northward into the foothills of the southern Cascades in this modern record of Butte County development. The map details the residential transition from the city's suburban edges toward the natural landmarks of the Sacramento Valley. To the north, the historic enclave of Richardson Springs sits tucked between Cohasset Ridge and the drainage of Mud Cr. The landscape is defined by the dramatic descent of watercourses like Big Chico Cr and Sycamore Creek as they move from the volcanic plateaus down toward the floor of the Central Valley. Infrastructure such as the Chico Municipal Airport and a complex network of fire roads and recreational paths, including the North Rim Trl near Horseshoe Lake, illustrate the region's contemporary mix of aviation industry, suburban growth, and protected parkland.