1969 Map of Briceland

About this map

Briceland and Whitethorn serve as the primary human hubs in this 1969 topographical study of southern Humboldt County. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Mattole River, which cuts through the mountainous terrain between Telegraph Ridge and Gibson Ridge. While the Redwood Highway clips the northeastern corner, the interior is accessed via the winding Shelter Cove Road and numerous trails. The presence of the Whitehorn Sch, a Radio Facility, and the Thorn Fire Control Station indicates the infrastructure required to manage these remote timber and ranching lands. At the western edge, the boundary of the King Range National Conservation Area marks a shift toward protected coastal wilderness, while the southern margin records the jurisdictional line between Humboldt and Mendocino counties. Local water features like Sproul Creek and Whale Gulch drain the high ridges, including Rose Peak, toward the Pacific.