2015 Map of Eureka

About this map

The coastal city of Eureka is centered on this 2015 survey, revealing the complex maritime geography of Arcata Bay and the narrow Samoa Peninsula. The land is defined by its relationship with the water, from the industrial and residential pockets of Samoa and Fairhaven on the North Spit to the navigational channels of the Inner Reach and Outer Reach. Inland, the city's growth is marked by established neighborhoods like Myrtletown and Cutten, alongside significant memorial sites such as Myrtle Grove Memorial Cemetery and Sunset Memorial Park. The southern portion of the map transitions into the riparian landscapes of the Elk River and Swain Slough, where tidal influences meet the coastal lowlands. This survey provides a contemporary look at the infrastructure of the North Coast, including the vital link of the Samoa Bridge connecting the mainland to Indian Island and the peninsula beyond.