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1951 Map of Branscomb, 1968 Print
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1951 Map of Branscomb

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Branscomb serves as a central hub in this mid-century survey of the Mendocino highlands, where the South Fork Eel River carves through a dense network of ridges. The settlement pattern reflects the area's transition from early pioneer outposts like Wilderness Lodge to modern recreation and infrastructure, as evidenced by the Admiral Standley State Park and a local Landing Strip. The landscape is defined by a series of named elevations including Cahto Pk and Signal Peak, which overlook complex drainage systems such as Tenmile Creek and Jack of Hearts Creek. Insights into local agriculture and land use are visible through features like O'Conner Orchard, while the presence of a Gaging Sta and a Jeep Trail indicates the ongoing management and accessibility of this heavily timbered terrain during the early 1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.7 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain