1959 Map of Arcata North, 1988 Print
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1959 Map of Arcata North

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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McKinleyville and the surrounding coastal terrace of northern Humboldt County show significant mid-century development on this map, which combines original 1959 surveying with early 1970s revisions. The landscape is defined by the broad Arcata Bottoms and the winding course of the Mad River, where transportation networks like the Redwood Highway and the Northwestern Pacific railroad connect industrial hubs such as the local lumber mill. Educational and civic life is anchored by a high concentration of rural school sites, including Morris Sch, Warren Creek Sch, and Janes School. In the north, the Arcata Airport and its nearby Radio Transmitter mark the modernization of the coastal strip, while the interior is characterized by rugged drainage basins like Lindsay Creek and ridges such as Fickle Hill, reflecting the region's historic reliance on both aviation and timber resources.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1988
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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