A lot has changed over the years. The one spot that has not changed is the area west of Susanville. Due to a number of factors, it is one area where development is limited.
Now a look to the north. As to residential Cherry Terrace was the only subdivision, and it is small compared to the neighboring ones that sprouted up to its east and north. The only activity north of the town, was the construction of the Lassen Community College campus.
The east end of Susanville more or less ended at Mesa Street. Notice the millpond is still in use at the Sierra Pacific Mill. To the south it was primarily agricultural and open space with very limited residential development.