1980s Maps of Humboldt County, California

Explore 14 historic maps of Humboldt County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Humboldt County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Humboldt County, CA maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Denny
    1982 Map of Denny
    1982 Denny
    1982 Print · USGS
    Trinity County's remote mountain backcountry is captured here in the early 1980s at the intersection of two national forests. Genealogists and historians can locate mining roots at the Index Mine or trace former outposts like Elk Camp (Site) and the settlement of Hoboken.

  2. 1982 Map of Orick
    1982 Map of Orick
    1982 Orick
    1982 Print · USGS
    Coastal Humboldt County in the early eighties reveals a landscape of massive redwood preserves and protected lagoons. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Orick and Trinidad alongside the Trinidad Lighthouse and Trinidad Rancheria.

  3. 1982 Map of Blue Creek Mtn
    1982 Map of Blue Creek Mtn
    1982 Blue Creek Mtn
    1982 Print · USGS
    Humboldt and Del Norte counties meet along this remote mountain divide in the early eighties, where the Six Rivers National Forest spans deep river canyons. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths to Bear Pen Flat, Stevens Prairie, and the heights of Blue Creek Mtn.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1982 Map of Panther Creek
    1982 Map of Panther Creek
    1982 Panther Creek
    1982 Print · USGS
    Coastal Humboldt County in the early eighties was a region of deep timber and hidden meadows bordering the federal parklands. Researchers can trace land use patterns across Redwood National Park and find remote landmarks like Barber Prairie, Shotgun Pass, and the Gaging Station on Coyote Creek.

  5. 1982 Map of Hupa Mountain, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Hupa Mountain, 1983 Print
    1982 Hupa Mountain
    1983 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County’s steep timberlands and reservation boundaries are mapped here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace land use patterns across Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation and find local landmarks like Green Point Sch and Kings Crossing.

  6. 1982 Map of Bald Hills, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Bald Hills, 1983 Print
    1982 Bald Hills
    1983 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County ranching and timber lands are captured here in the early eighties. You can trace high-elevation homesteads like Lyons Ranch and Elk Camp, or locate landmarks like Schoolhouse Peak and Robbers Gulch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1982 Map of Johnsons, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Johnsons, 1983 Print
    1982 Johnsons
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Klamath River corridor within the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation is documented here in the early 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace riverfront settlements like Johnsons, Pecwan, and Cappell Flat, alongside the Jack Norton Sch.

  8. 1982 Map of Hayfork, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Hayfork, 1983 Print
    1982 Hayfork
    1983 Print · USGS
    Trinity and Humboldt counties appear here in the early eighties as a landscape of timber and mining. Researchers can trace remote river settlements like Hyampom and Burnt Ranch or locate old operations such as the Yellowstone Mine and Index Mine.

  9. 1983 Map of Hoopa
    1983 Map of Hoopa
    1983 Hoopa
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Klamath and Trinity Rivers converge in the early eighties at Weitchpec, carving through a landscape of national forests and the Hoopa Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace remote settlements like Orleans and Cecilville or locate landmarks like Tish Tang Creek and English Peak.

  10. 1983 Map of Ah Pah Ridge
    1983 Map of Ah Pah Ridge
    1983 Ah Pah Ridge
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Klamath River corridor near the Humboldt and Del Norte county line is shown here in the early eighties as a meeting point for national and state parks. Researchers can find family landmarks like McCovey Ranch alongside the Blue Creek Lodge (Site) and Starwein Flat.

  11. 1983 Map of French Camp Ridge
    1983 Map of French Camp Ridge
    1983 French Camp Ridge
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Klamath River and Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation lands are captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a network of high-country prairies and remote ranches. Researchers can trace historical sites like Martins Ferry (Site), the local Cem, and the Rube Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1983 Map of Holter Ridge
    1983 Map of Holter Ridge
    1983 Holter Ridge
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal Humboldt County in the early eighties shows a transition from ancient redwood groves to the interior tribal lands. Researchers can trace the rugged boundaries of the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation and locate isolated clearings like Pitt Place Prairie and Hancorne Prairie.

  13. 1987 Map of Eureka
    1987 Map of Eureka
    1987 Eureka
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Humboldt County coastline in the late eighties reveals a landscape shaped by timber, transport, and the sea. Trace the Northwestern Pacific RR through Eureka or locate family roots near Ocean View Cem and Arlynda Corners.

  14. 1989 Map of Cape Mendocino
    1989 Map of Cape Mendocino
    1989 Cape Mendocino
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Humboldt coast in the late eighties reveals a landscape where massive redwoods meet the deep sea. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote outposts of Petrolia and Capetown or locate historic markers like the Punta Gorda Lighthouse.

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