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1959 Map of Bliss

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Bliss
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Little Humboldt River winds through this Great Basin landscape, passing significant historical waypoints such as the Tollhouse (Old Stage Sta) and the Stewart Ranch. This 1959 survey of Humboldt County illustrates the intersection of pioneering history and mid-century utility, where the arid valley floor is marked by essential water sources like the Artesian Well (Hot) and Eden Valley Well.

Industry and transport converge in the southern portion of the map, where the Western Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads parallel the river near Bliss and Weso. The rugged surroundings are defined by the Santa Rosa Range to the northwest and the Sonoma Range to the south. Local heritage is further evidenced by landmarks like the Basque Mine, China Garden, and the Humboldt Rifle-Pistol Range, reflecting the diverse ranching, mining, and recreational activities that shaped this corridor of the Humboldt River valley.