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2018 Map of Fern Canyon

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Fern Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Redwood National Park dominates this coastal stretch of northern California, where the steep topography of the Pacific coast meets a dense network of hiking and pack trails. The landscape is defined by the proximity of the Pacific Ocean to the high ridges of the Coast Range, creating short, steep drainage basins for waterways like McGarvey Cr and Waukell Cr. At the shoreline, the notable Gold Bluffs Beach sits below the small settlement of Gold Bluffs, a name recalling the region's mineral history.

The interior is characterized by an intricate trail system used by hikers and land managers, including the James Irvine Trail, Miners Ridge Trail, and the famous Fern Canyon. The map also captures the jurisdictional transition between Del Norte Co and Humboldt Co, showing how the rugged terrain influenced the placement of the Coastal Trail (South) and other historic access routes along the cliffs and creek beds.