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1958 Map of Crescent City

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Crescent City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Crescent City and the extreme northwestern coast of California are depicted here at a transitional moment when military installations and established redwood preserves coexisted with ancient tribal grounds. This survey highlights the complex shoreline of Del Norte County, featuring the Yontocket Indian Village Site north of the city and the specialized Klamath Air Force Station to the south. The mapping of St George Reef and its associated hazards like NW Seal Rock and Whale Rock emphasizes the maritime importance of the region, anchored by the Trinidad Head Light.

Extending into Siskiyou National Forest and Six Rivers National Forest, the map illustrates a landscape increasingly dedicated to conservation, including the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and the then-emerging Redwood National Park. The coastal lagoons, such as Lake Earl and Stone Lagoon, provide a clear view of the unique hydrology between the Pacific and the interior peaks like Rodgers Peak.