Nevada City, Nevada County, California (PH 1-15)(1915) (3 pages)

Nevada City, Nevada County, California days in the week in all directions to the various sections tributary to it. The line to Downieville passes through North San Juan and Camptonville, connecting with stages at each point from the west. The line to Alleghany passes through North Columbia. The line to Graniteville passes through North Bloomfield. The line to Washington connects with branches to Gaston and Maybert. The line to Marysville passes through Grass Valley, Rough and Ready and Smartsville. Automobile stages run over these lines during the summer months. These various lines bring the business from all northern Nevada county, eastern Yuba and southern Sierra counties to Nevada City. MINES AND MINING Mining for gold is the industry for which this section is noted the world over. The mines have been operated since 184%. Within a radius of 20 miles of 8 Nevada City Gold Mines are Jo c) Nevada City, Nevada County, California One of Nevada City’s Public Schools, Nevada City it is probable that nearly one half of the total gold product of California has been produced, and that in this area there yet remains more gold to be mined than in all the remainder of California combined. Nevada City is the center of a net-work of quartz veins of value presenting possibilities for profitable operation by the smaller capitalist equal, if not superior, to any section of the whole world. Conditions under which mining operations can he conducted are ideal in climate, labor, supplies, transportation, etc. The veins are deep-seated and the ore shoots are of good size and value. The widths of the veins run from a few inches to four and five feet. The values range from $6 to $40 per ton, while the costs of mining vary from $4 to $8 per ton. We have a local custom cyanide plant, which, together with reasonable railroad rates to the smelters, affords an economic method of treating the sulphide concentrates. ‘The auriferous gravel deposits are the largest in the world, ‘Their great gold content, amounting to more than $100,000,000, is itself a potentiality that will + 9 2. ic od Nevada City, Nevada County, California insure their being worked in the near future. FARMING While mining has been the chief resource of Nevada City, fruit growing is steadily coming to the front. During the past the great trouble has been the transportation problem. This has been solved today with the improved methods and rates. All kinds of temperate climate fruits grow to perfection around the city—the pears, apples, peaches and walnuts cannot be surpassed anywhere. Dairying is fast becoming an important industry of the section. It is a matter of common knowledge that there is not produced in this section 10 per cent of the butter or pork consumed in this community. The principal creamery, owned by Nevada City people, distributed $25,000 among the farmers during 1914. The annual income amounts to $100 per acre for the land devoted to this industry. Lands for farming under irrigation canals can be had around Nevada City for $20 to $100 per acre. Most communities, when showing up their resources to prospective home seekers, have to look to the great east as the market for the products they would raise. In that market the products are in competition with those of other parts of the nation and when sold a large part of the price has to be paid for railroad transportation. Nevada City today imports nearly all of its food products which should be raised here, With the mines and other industries a fine home market is offered to anyone who has adequate means, understands the business and comes here to supply it with farm and dairy products. } 10 3. + Nevada City, Nevada County, California POWER AND WATER Electric power and water is supplied by the Pacific Gas and Electric company to the immediate vicinity of Nevada City. The power is produced from the company’s large system of reservoirs and plants in and near the county, and is further connected through its gridiron system with its steam plants located near tide water in the Valley. Stoppages in the supply of power are therefore very rare. The company’s system of canals surrounds Nevada City and affords a constant supply for irrigating purposes. Heading at Nevada City, the Excelsior Water and Mining company has a system of canals which furnish water to the farms at a lower elevation. Nevada City is located in the belt of the heaviest precipitation in the state. Within the section there are numerous reservoirs which supply water not only to this section, but to adjoining counties as well. It is also a fact that but a small percentage of the rainfall is utilized. The vast volume of run-off still awaits the people who will utilize it. Ordinarily in the arid regions it takes 1,000 acres of water shed to irrigate one acre. Here around Nevada City the run-off is so great that one acre will produce enough water to irrigate two acres, It is possible in this section for a man, under favorable conditions, to impound the water that falls upon his own land and irrigate his own fields, and at the same time be independent of the water companies. ; SUMMER RESORT Nevada City offers special inducements to those who desire to get away from 11 . Nevada City Has the Best Climate in the World. It Lies Just the Right Distance from Where You Live. By Rail, One Hundred and Fifty Miles Northeast of San Francisco Nevada City, Nevada County, California the whirl and bustle of the metropolis or the excessive heat of the Valley to spend their summer vacation. With its excellent hotels, hospitable people and pleasant days, it offers a delightful retreat for rest and recuperation, and at the same time one is able to keep in touch with affairs of the world. It also forms a convenient base for excursions into the high Sierras where majestic pines and beautiful scenery may be enjoyed. Excellent fishing may be had in the numerous lakes and mountain streams, while hunting for both large and small game is good. Overlooking Nevada City is Banner Mountain. From this vantage point a grand panorama may be seen. From the crest of the Coast Range on the west sweeping across the Sacramento Valley to the summit of the Sierras on the east, and from Mt. Lassen on the north to Alpine's snowy crags on the south, covering an area of 22 counties—this presents a view to inspire one with the grandeur of California. Nevada City therefore presents a large area for development, whose unlimited natural resources are barely touched, As the strategic center it encourages the development of the entire county, which in turn redounds to its benefit. Anyone desiring further information pertaining to Nevada City or the country surrounding should write the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA. Printed by Nevada City News. + 12 Extensive, Permanent, Profitable and Among the Most Noted in the World. No Other Proven Area Better Repays Adequate Capital Expenditure Ph -15CALIFORNIA EVADA CIT Compiled and Publisbed by NEVADA CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEVADA CITY, CALIFORAI Ar 3 ‘ I he Waid Center

Nevada City, Nevada County, California days in the week in all directions to the various sections tributary to it. The line to Downieville passes through North San Juan and Camptonville, connecting with stages at each point from the west. The line to Alleghany passes through North Columbia. The line to Graniteville passes through North Bloomfield. The line to Washington connects with branches to Gaston and Maybert. The line to Marysville passes through Grass Valley, Rough and Ready and Smartsville. Automobile stages run over these lines during the summer months. These various lines bring the business from all northern Nevada county, eastern Yuba and southern Sierra counties to Nevada City. MINES AND MINING Mining for gold is the industry for which this section is noted the world over. The mines have been operated since 184%. Within a radius of 20 miles of 8 Nevada City Gold Mines are Jo c) Nevada City, Nevada County, California One of Nevada City’s Public Schools, Nevada City it is probable that nearly one half of the total gold product of California has been produced, and that in this area there yet remains more gold to be mined than in all the remainder of California combined. Nevada City is the center of a net-work of quartz veins of value presenting possibilities for profitable operation by the smaller capitalist equal, if not superior, to any section of the whole world. Conditions under which mining operations can he conducted are ideal in climate, labor, supplies, transportation, etc. The veins are deep-seated and the ore shoots are of good size and value. The widths of the veins run from a few inches to four and five feet. The values range from $6 to $40 per ton, while the costs of mining vary from $4 to $8 per ton. We have a local custom cyanide plant, which, together with reasonable railroad rates to the smelters, affords an economic method of treating the sulphide concentrates. ‘The auriferous gravel deposits are the largest in the world, ‘Their great gold content, amounting to more than $100,000,000, is itself a potentiality that will + 9 2. ic od Nevada City, Nevada County, California insure their being worked in the near future. FARMING While mining has been the chief resource of Nevada City, fruit growing is steadily coming to the front. During the past the great trouble has been the transportation problem. This has been solved today with the improved methods and rates. All kinds of temperate climate fruits grow to perfection around the city—the pears, apples, peaches and walnuts cannot be surpassed anywhere. Dairying is fast becoming an important industry of the section. It is a matter of common knowledge that there is not produced in this section 10 per cent of the butter or pork consumed in this community. The principal creamery, owned by Nevada City people, distributed $25,000 among the farmers during 1914. The annual income amounts to $100 per acre for the land devoted to this industry. Lands for farming under irrigation canals can be had around Nevada City for $20 to $100 per acre. Most communities, when showing up their resources to prospective home seekers, have to look to the great east as the market for the products they would raise. In that market the products are in competition with those of other parts of the nation and when sold a large part of the price has to be paid for railroad transportation. Nevada City today imports nearly all of its food products which should be raised here, With the mines and other

industries a fine home market is offered to anyone who has adequate means, understands the business and comes here to supply it with farm and dairy products. } 10 3. + Nevada City, Nevada County, California POWER AND WATER Electric power and water is supplied by the Pacific Gas and Electric company to the immediate vicinity of Nevada City. The power is produced from the company’s large system of reservoirs and plants in and near the county, and is further connected through its gridiron system with its steam plants located near tide water in the Valley. Stoppages in the supply of power are therefore very rare. The company’s system of canals surrounds Nevada City and affords a constant supply for irrigating purposes. Heading at Nevada City, the Excelsior Water and Mining company has a system of canals which furnish water to the farms at a lower elevation. Nevada City is located in the belt of the heaviest precipitation in the state. Within the section there are numerous reservoirs which supply water not only to this section, but to adjoining counties as well. It is also a fact that but a small percentage of the rainfall is utilized. The vast volume of run-off still awaits the people who will utilize it. Ordinarily in the arid regions it takes 1,000 acres of water shed to irrigate one acre. Here around Nevada City the run-off is so great that one acre will produce enough water to irrigate two acres, It is possible in this section for a man, under favorable conditions, to impound the water that falls upon his own land and irrigate his own fields, and at the same time be independent of the water companies. ; SUMMER RESORT Nevada City offers special inducements to those who desire to get away from 11 . Nevada City Has the Best Climate in the World. It Lies Just the Right Distance from Where You Live. By Rail, One Hundred and Fifty Miles Northeast of San Francisco Nevada City, Nevada County, California the whirl and bustle of the metropolis or the excessive heat of the Valley to spend their summer vacation. With its excellent hotels, hospitable people and pleasant days, it offers a delightful retreat for rest and recuperation, and at the same time one is able to keep in touch with affairs of the world. It also forms a convenient base for excursions into the high Sierras where majestic pines and beautiful scenery may be enjoyed. Excellent fishing may be had in the numerous lakes and mountain streams, while hunting for both large and small game is good. Overlooking Nevada City is Banner Mountain. From this vantage point a grand panorama may be seen. From the crest of the Coast Range on the west sweeping across the Sacramento Valley to the summit of the Sierras on the east, and from Mt. Lassen on the north to Alpine's snowy crags on the south, covering an area of 22 counties—this presents a view to inspire one with the grandeur of California. Nevada City therefore presents a large area for development, whose unlimited natural resources are barely touched, As the strategic center it encourages the development of the entire county, which in turn redounds to its benefit. Anyone desiring further information pertaining to Nevada City or the country surrounding should write the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA. Printed by Nevada City News. + 12 Extensive, Permanent, Profitable and Among the Most Noted in the World. No Other Proven Area Better Repays Adequate Capital Expenditure Ph -15CALIFORNIA EVADA CIT Compiled and Publisbed by NEVADA CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEVADA CITY, CALIFORAI Ar 3 ‘ I he Waid Center