1913 Map of Weaverville

About this map

The Weaverville district in 1911 was defined by a complex network of hydraulic and hard-rock mining operations carved into the Trinity River basin. This survey captures the intense industrial activity of the era, from the massive La Grange Mine near the county seat to the clustered shafts of French Gulch, including the Niagara Mine and Washington Mine. Small settlements and family-held outposts like Bowermans Ranch, Adams Ranch, and Hinkles Ranch are scattered along the creeks, while the Minersville P O serves the remote interior. The landscape is a mix of rugged peaks like Bully Choop Mtn and Weaver Bally, connected by the early State Road. This detailed topographic record illustrates the transition from pioneer ranching to a structured industrial mining economy, documenting long-established waypoints such as Tower House and Whiskytown before the mid-century landscape changes.