
Capetown anchors this coastal landscape where the Bear River meets the Pacific Ocean in Humboldt County. The map details a series of dramatic ridges and drainages, including Bear River Ridge and Southmayd Ridge, which define the ranching and timber geography of the region. Notable landmarks such as Smith Rock and Red Rock stand out along the river valley, while higher elevations like Bunker Hill and Twin Peaks overlook the terrain. The presence of Indian Prairie suggests specific land-use patterns or natural openings in the coastal forest. The transportation network is dominated by rural corridors like Mattole Rd and various ranch access routes such as Fruit Ranch Rd and Walch Ranch Rd, illustrating the continued importance of livestock and resource management in this part of Northern California.
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1916 · Cape Fortunas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Glynn
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Cape Mendocino
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Ferndale
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Fortuna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Eureka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Cape Mendocino
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Scotia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Scotia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Cape Mendocino
USGS Topo · 1:62,500