2018 Map of Ferndale

About this map

The Victorian-era architecture of Ferndale transitions into the fertile dairy lands and coastal sloughs at the mouth of the Eel River. This topographic landscape illustrates the relationship between the town and its historic outlets, including Port Kenyon and Arlynda Corners. The northern half of the map is dominated by the complex hydrology of Centerville Slough and Salt River, while the southern portion rises sharply into the uplands of Wildcat Ridge and Sugarloaf Mtn. Local genealogists can locate the Ferndale Cem and Saint Marys Cem on the eastern slopes, while researchers of the coastal frontier can trace the winding route of Mattole Rd as it begins its journey south toward the remote Bear River Ridge. The survey details the intricate grid of rural lanes like Guthrie Cr and Price Cr that have long defined this Humboldt County agricultural hub.