1945 Map of Coyote Peak

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Martins Ferry stands as a vital crossing point on the Klamath River in this mid-century portrait of Humboldt County’s interior. The landscape is defined by the Hoopa Indian Reservation and a network of high-elevation prairies and family-held landholdings, such as the Anton Lyons Ranch and Graham and McCombs Ranch. Topographical prominence is anchored by Coyote Peak and the Schoolhouse Peak Lookout, overlooking the deep drainages of Redwood Creek and the Trinity River. This 1940s survey captures a rural infrastructure focused on livestock and timber, evidenced by the numerous named prairies like Shelton Prairie and Bear Prairie that dot the ridges. Educational and community focal points include the Beaver School and the remote French Camp, illustrating the dispersed settlement patterns of northern California's coastal mountains before modern road development reshaped the region.