1952 Map of Coyote Peak

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The Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation dominates the eastern landscape of this early 1950s survey, with the Klamath River cutting through its northeastern corner. This territory is defined by a distinct pattern of high-elevation prairies and ridges, where small ranching outposts like the Anton Lyons Ranch, Rube Ranch, and Stover Ranch were established on the few stretches of level ground. This specific topographical layout influenced the location of early rural infrastructure, including a series of remote educational sites such as the Bald Hills School, Martins Ferry Sch, and Beaver School. Transportation in the era relied on the Martins Ferry Bridge for river crossing and a mountain-top Landing Strip near Counts Hill Prairie. The complex drainage system of Redwood Creek and Lacks Creek highlights the difficult travel routes between these isolated settlements and the coastal regions to the west.