2021 Map of Eureka

About this map

The Samoa Peninsula separates the Pacific Ocean from the intricate waterways of Arcata Bay, creating a protected harbor that has shaped the character of coastal Humboldt County. On the mainland, the city of Eureka serves as a dense urban core, featuring the Humboldt County Courthouse and numerous residential districts like Myrtletown and Bayview. The map illustrates the complex marine infrastructure required to navigate these waters, including the Inner Reach, Outer Reach, and the Bar Channel leading toward the South Spit. Local history is preserved at the Myrtle Grove Memorial Cem and Oceanview Cem, while the industrial and recreational nature of the spit is visible through Samoa Field and the Mad River to North Spit Trl. Inland, the terrain transitions into sharp ravines like Henderson Gulch and Bob Hill Gulch.