1951 Map of Branscomb

About this map

Branscomb serves as the central settlement in this 1950s survey of the northern California Coast Range, positioned along the upper reaches of the South Fork Eel River. The landscape is defined by a series of prominent northwest-trending elevations, including Lincoln Ridge and Buchana Ridge, which separate the various forks of the Eel River and the Tenmile River. The map highlights a remote terrain dominated by timber and watershed management, evidenced by the numerous gaging stations and fire lookouts atop Cahto Pk and Signal Peak.