1956 Map of Crescent City

About this map

Crescent City and the rugged Del Norte coastline are captured here in the mid-1950s, a period when the local economy was anchored by the timber industry and maritime activity. The map illustrates a landscape of working timberlands, including several Lumber Mills and a Plywood Plant, nestled between the coastal Sand Dunes and the dense forests of Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. The street grid of the city is fully detailed, showing landmarks like the County Hospital and S S Emidio Memorial church.