Nevada City Nevada County Tahoe National Forest by Nevada City Chamber of Commerce (PH 1-25) (1940s) (3 pages)

NEVADA CITY TODAY Nevada City is a delightfully picturesque town of 3,500 inhabitants, located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada at an altitude of 2,500 feet. CLIMATE Situated, as it is, at sufficient elevation to escape the fogs and miasma of the coastal plains, Nevada City is well below the area of harsh winter weather that prevails in the high Sierras. The climatic conditions here are comparable with those of the famous Appalachian Mountain health resorts. There are few days in summer when the thermometer registers over 85 degrees, and during the short winter months “below freezing weather” is rare, HOMES Although Nevada City has been a famous mining center for almost a century, and many of its residents are yet enjoying incomes from mining enterprises, there remains none of the objectionable features of the typical mining town. In all Northern California it is impossible to find a more orderly, peaceful and home-loving community or one in which the value of cultural and educational attainments are more deeply appreciated and liberally encouraged. It is a city of homes, attractive gardens, clean, well-paved streets, most excellent schools, and amply supported churches. The naturally picturesque atmosphere of this town is enhanced by the many old buildings and residences of noted men yet preserved and reminis-~ cent of the days when Nevada City was the teeming center of the most productive gold mining area of California. NEVADA CITY Nevada City is bisected by Deer Creek, famous for the wealth gleaned from its auriferous stream bed, which will yet yield “colors” even from the amateur panner. This stream is regularly stocked with trout, and good fishing obtains within the city limits. Among the sports for which facilities are provided are golf, tennis and baseball, and many delightful trails are available for either hiking or horseback riding. Nevada City is served by two paved state highways—20 and 49—and many good county roads. it is within two hour’s drive from Sacramento and less than an hour and a half from Donner Pass, so named in remembrance of the ijl-fated Donner party. NEVADA CITY AIRPORT Nevada City has an excellent airport situated about a mile from the City Hall at an elevation of 3,600 feet. The main runway, SW-NE, is 2,600 fect in length, and in width, 300 feet; the cross runway, NW-SE, is 1,800 feet long and 300 feet wide, The runways are partly oiled and kept in good condition, NEVADA COUNTY Nevada County lies in the north central portion of the State. The name “Nevada” is derived from the towering snow-clad peaks of the Sierra Nevada range which overlooks its eastern extremity. In shape it is long and narrow, extending about 75 miles in length, and in width from about 10 miles, on its eastern boundary, to a maximum of 25 miles. Its superficial area is about 1,100 square miles—one of the smaller counties of California, but about the area of the state of Rhode Island. Excepting in the eastern and extreme northern portion, covered by high mountains, the surface is much less rugged than that of Sierra County, adjoining on the north. The western section is occupied by the lower foothills and the broad and comparatively level plains of the Sacramento Valley. No county in the State offers more strikingly diversified scenery. In the eastern and northern part the scenic features, while varied, are generally wild and majestic. The central and southern portions are generally diversified by wooded mountuins, deep canyons, long sweeps of gently sloping hills and, finally, rolling plains. In the foothill and mountain area are innumerable lakes, all of which offer recreation facilities that are becoming increasingly popular. Donner Lake, the largest of these, named for the ill-fated Donner party, is now the center of a popular recreation area for both summer and winter sports. CLIMATE No county in the State has a more diversified climate. This may be readily inferred from the fact that elevations in the north and east sections exceed 8.000 feet, while in the prairie country are places only a few feet above the level of the sea. In the central section, in which Nevada City is located, snow seldom falls to any considerable depth and soon disappears, while in the higher Sierra, during the winter months, it accumulates to a depth of 10 to 30 feet or more, and some of the higher elevations retain their snowcaps well into the summer. RECREATION In addition to the many recreation facilities afforded by the Tahoe National Forest, the headquarters of which are in Nevada City, each community in the County his interesting and instructive features ef appeal to visitors and students of the history of this State. From any of the larger towns Picturesque trails for hiking, or horseback riding, lead to points of historic interest, the impressive sites of tremendous hydraulic workings, ghost towns of the carly gold rush days, or presently productive mining operations. At no point, within the bounds of the County, is a motorist more than a short drive from excellent hotels, motor courts and attractive resorts for summer and winter sports and recreation, AGRICULTURE The greater part of the county’s agricultural production is in livestock products, including dairy products, beefcattle, poultry) products, sheep, wool and some large stands of bees. Cattle and sheep are grazed during the summer season on ranges of the Tahoe National Forest. Even oranges are successfully grown in the western foothills. TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST The Tahoe National “Forest embraces some of the finest fishing, hunting, camping and summer and winter sports areas in Northern California. CAMP GROUNDS In this admirably administrated forest reserve, more than a hundred picturesque and adequately equipped camp grounds are maintained. The accommodations on these sites, while designedly simple, are well adapted for picnics or week-ends, or longer camping vacations of hikers or motor tourists. WINTER SPORTS Facilities for winter sports, provided and administered by the Tahoe Forest Service, are increasingly popular. In the Donner Summit area skiers will find, a chair-lift at Sugar Bowl, two T-Bars in the vicinity of Scda Springs, one T-Bar at Rainbow Inn, and several more ropes and bars throughout this area. Winter sports facilities are also provided at Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Alleghany and Sierra City, and at more localities such facilities are in course of construction. : MINERAL RESOURCES Nevada County has, for almost a century, been the premier gold producing: county of California. Gold production, suspended during the war, has been resumed, while operations at the great mines are yet curtailed by economic conditions, the recent successful rehabilitation of formerly productive mines in the outlying districts, has been most encouraging, Undeveloped mineral deposits in this County include asbestos, pyrites, bismuth, soapstone and tungsten. Nevada County is credited with a gold produetion in excess of $375,000,000, LUMBERING Lumbering is a major industry in Nevada County, many sawmills are in operation and the opening of the timber lunds in the Forest reserves, under proper cutting restrictions, assures a long and _ profitable life for this important industry, , h TeD 57 NEVADA CITY Early History Discovery of Gold Nevada City Today Homes, Churches, Schools NEVADA COUNTY When Organized Recreation Climate Agriculture TANON NATIONAL FOREST Hunting Fishing Hiking Lakes and Streams Published by the NEVADA CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CO-OPERATION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL Nevada City, California

NEVADA CITY TODAY Nevada City is a delightfully picturesque town of 3,500 inhabitants, located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada at an altitude of 2,500 feet. CLIMATE Situated, as it is, at sufficient elevation to escape the fogs and miasma of the coastal plains, Nevada City is well below the area of harsh winter weather that prevails in the high Sierras. The climatic conditions here are comparable with those of the famous Appalachian Mountain health resorts. There are few days in summer when the thermometer registers over 85 degrees, and during the short winter months “below freezing weather” is rare, HOMES Although Nevada City has been a famous mining center for almost a century, and many of its residents are yet enjoying incomes from mining enterprises, there remains none of the objectionable features of the typical mining town. In all Northern California it is impossible to find a more orderly, peaceful and home-loving community or one in which the value of cultural and educational attainments are more deeply appreciated and liberally encouraged. It is a city of homes, attractive gardens, clean, well-paved streets, most excellent schools, and amply supported churches. The naturally picturesque atmosphere of this town is enhanced by the many old buildings and residences of noted men yet preserved and reminis-~ cent of the days when Nevada City was the teeming center of the most productive gold mining area of California. NEVADA CITY Nevada City is bisected by Deer Creek, famous for the wealth gleaned from its auriferous stream bed, which will yet yield “colors” even from the amateur panner. This stream is regularly stocked with trout, and good fishing obtains within the city limits. Among the sports for which facilities are provided are golf, tennis and baseball, and many delightful trails are available for either hiking or horseback riding. Nevada City is served by two paved state highways—20 and 49—and many good county roads. it is within two hour’s drive from Sacramento and less than an hour and a half from Donner Pass, so named in remembrance of the ijl-fated Donner party. NEVADA CITY AIRPORT Nevada City has an excellent airport situated about a mile from the City Hall at an elevation of 3,600 feet. The main runway, SW-NE, is 2,600 fect in length, and in width, 300 feet; the cross runway, NW-SE, is 1,800 feet long and 300 feet wide, The runways are partly oiled and kept in good condition, NEVADA COUNTY Nevada County lies in the north central portion of the State. The name “Nevada” is derived from the towering snow-clad peaks of the Sierra Nevada range which overlooks its eastern extremity. In shape it is long and narrow, extending about 75 miles in length, and in width from about 10 miles, on its eastern boundary, to a maximum of 25 miles. Its superficial area is about 1,100 square miles—one of the smaller counties of California, but about the area of the state of Rhode Island. Excepting in the eastern and extreme northern portion, covered by high mountains, the surface is much less rugged than that of Sierra County, adjoining on the north. The western section is occupied by the lower foothills and the broad and comparatively level plains of the Sacramento Valley. No county in the State offers more strikingly diversified scenery. In the eastern and northern part the scenic features, while varied, are generally wild and majestic. The central and southern portions are generally diversified by wooded mountuins, deep canyons, long sweeps of gently sloping hills and, finally, rolling plains. In the foothill and mountain area are innumerable lakes, all of which offer recreation facilities that are becoming increasingly popular. Donner Lake, the largest of these, named for the ill-fated Donner party, is now the center of a popular recreation area for both summer and winter sports. CLIMATE No county in the State has a more diversified climate. This may be readily inferred from the fact that elevations in the north and east sections exceed 8.000 feet, while in the prairie country are places only a few feet above the level of the sea. In the central section, in which Nevada City is located, snow seldom falls to any considerable depth and soon disappears, while in the higher Sierra, during the winter months, it accumulates to a depth of 10 to 30 feet or more, and some of the higher elevations retain their snowcaps well into the summer.

RECREATION In addition to the many recreation facilities afforded by the Tahoe National Forest, the headquarters of which are in Nevada City, each community in the County his interesting and instructive features ef appeal to visitors and students of the history of this State. From any of the larger towns Picturesque trails for hiking, or horseback riding, lead to points of historic interest, the impressive sites of tremendous hydraulic workings, ghost towns of the carly gold rush days, or presently productive mining operations. At no point, within the bounds of the County, is a motorist more than a short drive from excellent hotels, motor courts and attractive resorts for summer and winter sports and recreation, AGRICULTURE The greater part of the county’s agricultural production is in livestock products, including dairy products, beefcattle, poultry) products, sheep, wool and some large stands of bees. Cattle and sheep are grazed during the summer season on ranges of the Tahoe National Forest. Even oranges are successfully grown in the western foothills. TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST The Tahoe National “Forest embraces some of the finest fishing, hunting, camping and summer and winter sports areas in Northern California. CAMP GROUNDS In this admirably administrated forest reserve, more than a hundred picturesque and adequately equipped camp grounds are maintained. The accommodations on these sites, while designedly simple, are well adapted for picnics or week-ends, or longer camping vacations of hikers or motor tourists. WINTER SPORTS Facilities for winter sports, provided and administered by the Tahoe Forest Service, are increasingly popular. In the Donner Summit area skiers will find, a chair-lift at Sugar Bowl, two T-Bars in the vicinity of Scda Springs, one T-Bar at Rainbow Inn, and several more ropes and bars throughout this area. Winter sports facilities are also provided at Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Alleghany and Sierra City, and at more localities such facilities are in course of construction. : MINERAL RESOURCES Nevada County has, for almost a century, been the premier gold producing: county of California. Gold production, suspended during the war, has been resumed, while operations at the great mines are yet curtailed by economic conditions, the recent successful rehabilitation of formerly productive mines in the outlying districts, has been most encouraging, Undeveloped mineral deposits in this County include asbestos, pyrites, bismuth, soapstone and tungsten. Nevada County is credited with a gold produetion in excess of $375,000,000, LUMBERING Lumbering is a major industry in Nevada County, many sawmills are in operation and the opening of the timber lunds in the Forest reserves, under proper cutting restrictions, assures a long and _ profitable life for this important industry, , h TeD 57 NEVADA CITY Early History Discovery of Gold Nevada City Today Homes, Churches, Schools NEVADA COUNTY When Organized Recreation Climate Agriculture TANON NATIONAL FOREST Hunting Fishing Hiking Lakes and Streams Published by the NEVADA CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CO-OPERATION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL Nevada City, California