1983 Map of Crescent City

About this map

Crescent City and the rocky Del Norte coastline are documented here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by massive redwood preserves and maritime navigation. The coastal reach from Pelican Bay south past the Klamath River reveals the complex offshore hazards of St George Reef, including NW Seal Rock and Whale Rock. Inland, the map traces the intersection of resource extraction and conservation, where the Alta Mine and Copper Creek Mine sit near the borders of the Redwood National Park and Six Rivers National Forest. This era shows the established footprint of McNamara Field and the Lighthouse alongside indigenous lands such as the Resighini Rancheria and Prince I Smith River Rancheria. The transportation network relies on the primary arteries of Highway 101 and 199, connecting small northern settlements like Smith River and Fort Dick to the larger regional hub.