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2012 Map of Briceland

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Briceland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Whitethorn and Briceland serve as the primary human anchors in this corner of Humboldt County, connected by the winding Briceland Thorn Rd. The landscape is dominated by the upper reaches of the Mattole River, which carves through a complex network of ridges and gulches including Telegraph Ridge and Gibson Ridge. The area's timber history and rural character are evident in the naming of remote access ways like Barnum Timber Land Rd and Old Summerville Rd.

Numerous drainages such as Redwood Cr, Somerville Cr, and Thompson Cr feed the Mattole, illustrating a deeply dissected terrain that defines the region's isolated geography. Named landmarks like Rose Peak and Johnson Flat provide specific points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracing land use and family holdings in this remote part of Northern California during the early 21st century.