1894 Map of Shasta

About this map

Mt Shasta and its surrounding volcanic peaks dominate this late-nineteenth-century survey of Northern California. The landscape transitions from the high elevations of Shastina and Ash Creek Butte down into the wide Shasta Valley and Scott Valley. Settlement patterns reflect the era's mining and ranching economy, with activity concentrated around Yreka, French Town, and the Empire Mill. Early regional infrastructure is visible through established outposts like Fort Jones and Etna, while the southern reaches of the map show the rugged approaches to Trinity Center. The map also captures specialized mountain locations such as Horse Camp and Wagon Camp on the slopes of the Great Peak, along with several mineral springs including Lower Soda Spring and Upper Soda Spring along the upper river courses.