1997 Map of Childs Hill

About this map

Redwood National Park and the Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park dominate this coastal landscape, where the terrestrial wilderness meets the Pacific Ocean along the western edge. This 1997 revision shows a complex network of administrative boundaries, including the Six National Forest and the Smith River National Recreation Area, protecting the drainages of the East Fork Smith River and Mill Creek. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Childs Hill and Bald Hill, which overlook a dense system of tributary waters including Wilson Creek, Hunter Creek, and Nickel Creek. To the northeast, the remote Bummer Lake sits near the headwaters of Bummer Lake Creek, highlighting the protected interior of the Smith River watershed. This survey captures the region's transition between state and federal management just before the turn of the millennium.