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1987 Map of Eureka

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Eureka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Humboldt Bay and the complex tidal landscape of the Northern California coast define this 1987 study, which integrates detailed topographic data with the deep bathymetry of the Eel Canyon. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of the region, from the industrial corridors of the Northwestern Pacific RR to the academic hubs of Humboldt State University and the College of the Redwoods. Coastal settlements like Samoa, Manila, and Fairhaven line the Samoa Peninsula, while inland, the transition from urban centers like Eureka to the agricultural reaches of Sandy Prairie is clearly visible.

The relationship between land and water is central here, showing the intricate network of the Eel River and Mad River deltas alongside the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Local history is preserved in the placement of the Ocean View Cem and smaller junctions like Arlynda Corners and Freshwater Corners. This era captures the region's mid-century development patterns before major modern shifts in the timber and maritime economies.