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1969 Map of Ettersburg

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Ettersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Ettersburg sits at the southwestern edge of this 1969 topographical study, positioned near the winding course of the Mattole River. The landscape is defined by the steep rises of Elk Ridge and Telegraph Ridge, which separate various drainage basins in this section of Humboldt County. To the northeast, the terrain transitions into the protected forest of Humboldt Redwoods State Park, where the headwaters of South Fork Salmon Creek begin their descent.

A network of primitive transport routes, including Rim Road, Kinsey Ridge Road, and several unnamed Jeep Trails, indicates a region shaped by ranching, logging, or fire management rather than dense settlement. Notable local landmarks such as Goat Rock, Gilham Butte, and Crooked Prairie suggest a landscape used by those familiar with the high ground between the river and the coastal range. The density of named springs and small tributaries like Hacker Creek and Blue Slide Creek highlights the intricate hydrology typical of the California redwoods region.