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2021 Map of Fern Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Fern Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Redwood National Park dominates this coastal landscape where the Pacific Ocean meets the steep, wooded ridges of northern Humboldt County. The map details the intricate network of canyons and drainage systems, most notably the deep cleft of Fern Canyon and the coastal expanse of Gold Bluffs Beach. Settlement is sparse, centered on the Gold Bluffs area, which reflects the region's transition from early industrial prospects to its modern status as a protected wilderness.

Transportation through this dense forest is primarily via the Newton B Drury Scenic Pkwy and an extensive trail system. Historic routes such as the Coastal Trail and James Irvine Trail provide access to the interior, crossing numerous watercourses like Prairie Creek and Waukell Creek. The boundary between Del Norte and Humboldt counties bisects the quadrangle, marking a administrative divide in this largely primitive coastal environment.