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1969 Map of Bridgeville

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Bridgeville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Van Duzen River carves a winding path through this corner of Humboldt County, defining the local settlement patterns near the tiny community of Bridgeville. The terrain is dominated by the steep rises of the Chalk Mountains and Chalk Ridge, with landmarks like Mt Baldy and Schoolhouse Hill framing the narrow valleys. The presence of a Fire Control Station and a Substation near the river indicates the infrastructure supporting this timber and ranching country in the late 1960s.

Interesting local features include the curiously named Little Golden Gate Bridge near Petty Flat, and the natural landmark of Pepperwood Falls. The landscape is etched with numerous watercourses, including Larabee Creek and Maxwell Creek, alongside various Springs and jeep trails that reach into the high ridges. This survey captures a moment when the river-valley outposts of Swains Flat and Maple Grove remained the primary points of activity within the surrounding wilderness.