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1983 Map of French Camp Ridge

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of French Camp Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Klamath River flows through the northeastern corner of this Humboldt County terrain, passing Kanick Rapids and the historic Martins Ferry (Site). The river serves as a natural corridor between the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation and the high ridges to the west. The landscape is defined by a series of distinct upland flats, including Big Prairie, Shelton Prairie, and Wiregrass Prairie, which stand in contrast to the steep drainage systems of Tully Creek and Roach Creek.

Local history is marked by established homesteads and high-elevation landmarks such as Rube Ranch and the eponymous French Camp. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Bald Hills and French Camp Ridge, rising toward the prominent Coyote Peak. This 1983 survey preserves the locations of numerous springs and several gravel pits, illustrating the rural and resource-based character of this northern California backcountry.