1894 Map of Shasta

About this map

Yreka serves as a central hub in this late 19th-century reconnaissance of Northern California, where the Shasta River and Scott Valley dominate the lowland geography between massive mountain ranges. The map reveals an economy transitioning from frontier outposts to established mining and ranching districts, evidenced by the Altoona Mines and Empire Mill. Early transportation networks are clearly marked, including the Ferry near Henley and the various ways leading to Horse Camp and Wagon Camp on the slopes of Mt Shasta.