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1951 Map of Ferndale

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Ferndale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The lowlands of the Eel River and the coastal bluffs of Humboldt County are documented here in detail during the early 1950s. The settlement of Ferndale serves as a hub for a landscape defined by complex waterways, including Mc Nulty Slough and the winding Salt River. The map highlights a rural economy of family ranches such as Occidental Ranch, Mayflower Ranch, and Bunker Hill Ranch.

Coastal navigation and security are represented by the Coast Guard Reservation and its Lighthouse at Table Bluff, overlooking the entrance to Humboldt Bay. Along the coast, the topography rises toward Bear River Ridge, while the shore features landmarks like Centerville Beach and the prominent False Cape. Local educational history is remarkably dense for the era, with numerous rural schoolhouses such as Island Sch and Clark Sch serving the scattered ranching communities.