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1949 Map of Alderpoint

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Alderpoint
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Eel River and its major tributary, Dobbyn Creek, define the topography of this Northern California landscape during the late 1940s. The Northwestern Pacific railroad follows the river's winding course, serving the riverside communities of Fort Seward and Alderpoint. This era shows a region balanced between the timber industry and large-scale ranching, with the Blocksburg Ranger Sta and a Lumber Mill near Harris indicating the local economic drivers.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous family-named landmarks and homesteads, such as Tuttle Ranch, Marr Ranch, and Miller Ranch, scattered throughout the hills. The map captures the presence of essential mountain infrastructure, including the Pratt Mtn Lookout and the Harris PO. Higher elevations reach into the Six Rivers National Forest, while various peaks like Neafus Pk and Reed Mountain dominate the terrain between the river forks.