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1951 Map of Branscomb, 1963 Print
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1951 Map of Branscomb

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Branscomb serves as the central hub of this mid-century Mendocino County survey, situated along the upper reaches of the South Fork Eel River. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems, where the headwaters of the Tenmile River and its various forks meet a series of prominent high points like Signal Peak and Cahto Pk. A clear pattern of mid-20th-century land use is visible, from the recreational facilities at Wilderness Lodge and Admiral Standley State Park to the agricultural presence at O'Conner Orchard. Transportation in this era relied on a mix of early aviation at the local Landing Strip, the California Western RR cutting through the southern terrain, and established routes like the Dutch Charlie Trail. The presence of several family-named landmarks, such as Dutchmans Knoll and Campbell, reflects the area's history of homesteading and timber-related settlement.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain