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1959 Map of Arcata North

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Arcata North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Arcata Bottoms and the timber-rich hills of Humboldt County define this late-1950s landscape during a period of significant regional growth. The map captures the industrial and educational foundation of the area, featuring the sprawling Humboldt State College campus and various Lumber Mills that drove the local economy. Coastal geography is prominently displayed through the Clam Beach Dunes and the winding course of the Mad River, which supports local infrastructure like the Gaging Station and several gravel pits.

Transportation and community life are centered around McKinleyville and the Arcata Airport, with numerous rural schools such as Morris Sch and Fieldbrook School serving the outlying prairie and gulch settlements. Unique landmarks like the Azalea Reserve State Park and the Logging Railroad near Alliance provide a window into the recreational and logistical history of the North Coast before modern expansion reshaped these coastal plains.