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1959 Map of Arcata North, 1960 Print
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1959 Map of Arcata North

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Humboldt State College anchors the southern portion of this northern California coastal region, just as the landscape begins its rise from the Arcata Bottoms toward the timber-rich highlands of Tiptop Ridge. The 1950s economy is clearly visible through the dual infrastructure of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad and a dedicated Logging Railroad serving a local Lumber Mill. Settlements like McKinleyville and Dows Prairie are depicted alongside early aviation landmarks, including the Arcata Airport and its associated Radio Transmitter. Along the coast, the Sand Dunes at Clam Beach meet the Pacific Ocean, while further inland, the course of the Mad River is traced past Azalea Reserve State Park. Small rural schools, including Morris Sch and Janes School, suggest the dispersed community life of the mid-century Redwood Empire.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain