1959 Map of Cannibal Island

About this map

The Eel River delta and the windswept reaches of Cannibal Island dominate this coastal survey, where the river meets the Pacific Ocean south of Humboldt Bay. The landscape is a complex network of estuarine channels, including McNulty Slough, Hawk Slough, and Sevenmile Slough, all protected by an extensive system of levees. On the higher ground of Table Bluff, the Table Bluff Lighthouse Coast Guard Reservation overlooks the South Spit, marking a critical navigation point for the treacherous California coast.