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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

The Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation boundary defines the eastern portion of this 1983 survey, documenting a landscape of steep ridges and high-elevation openings in Humboldt County. The Klamath River carves through the northeast corner, featuring notable navigation points like Kanick Rapids and the historical Martins Ferry (Site). This area is characterized by a series of high-altitude clearings or "prairies," such as Wiregrass Prairie and Big Prairie, which provided essential open ground for early settlers and ranchers in an otherwise densely forested environment.

Local history is anchored by family-named landmarks and small settlements like Rube Ranch and French Camp. The map marks the presence of the Martins Ferry Bridge and a small Cem near the river, offering specific points of interest for genealogical research. Prominent geologic features including French Camp Ridge, Coyote Peak, and Shelton Buttes Ridge dominate the topography, while the 1882 Haughn Line boundary provides a rare glimpse into historical land surveying disputes and territorial markers.