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1969 Map of Blocksburg

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Blocksburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Blocksburg serves as the primary hub of this 1960s landscape, situated along the Alderpoint Road as it winds through the interior mountains of Humboldt County. The settlement patterns reflect a rugged ranching and timber economy, evidenced by sites like Payton Ranch and various mountain hayfields. To the west, the Northwestern Pacific railroad tracks follow the winding course of the Eel River, passing through the small community of Oak Glen. This corridor highlights the critical role of rail transport in navigating the steep terrain and connecting these remote areas to broader markets.

The topography is defined by high-elevation landmarks such as Blue Jacket Butte, Yellow Jacket Butte, and Billy Goat Peak. A network of jeep trails and historic routes branch out from Larabee Creek, providing access to isolated flats like Boulder Flat and Sherman Flat. The presence of a local Cem and Gravel Pit near the main town site offers grounded details for genealogists and local historians researching the mid-century infrastructure of the region.