1961 Map of Eureka

About this map

The Pacific Ocean coastline of Northern California anchors this 1961 edition, revealing a landscape defined by the timber-rich forests and the tidal waters of Arcata Bay and Humboldt Bay. The regional economy of the early 1960s is visible in the alignment of the Northwestern Pacific RR as it parallels the Eel River through the heart of the redwood country, connecting mill towns like Scotia and Rio Dell to the port at Eureka. Significant cultural sites appear along the northern coast, including the Yontocket Indian Village Site near the mouth of the Smith River.