1894 Map of Shasta

About this map

Mt Shasta and its satellite cone Shastina dominate the eastern topography of this late nineteenth-century reconnaissance, marking a landscape of volcanic peaks and high mountain passes. The survey reveals a region defined by its resource extraction and early settlement patterns, from the northern hub of Yreka to the Trinity Center mining district in the south. Vital infrastructure for the era is clearly marked, including the Empire Mill, the Altoona Mines, and various river crossings like the Ferry at Cottonwood.