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1951 Map of Garberville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The South Fork Eel River carves a path through the redwood-dominated landscape of southern Humboldt County, defining the settlement patterns seen in this 1951 edition. The Redwood Highway serves as the primary artery, connecting river towns like Miranda, Phillipsville, and the regional hub of Garberville. This map illustrates the intersection of recreation and geography, featuring numerous named groves such as Stephens Grove and Franklin K Lane Grove within the sprawling Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

Further west, the terrain rises toward Elk Ridge and Gilham Butte, where smaller settlements like Ettersburg and Briceland are reached by winding mountain roads. The presence of Oakdale Sch and South Fork Union H S highlights the rural infrastructure of the mid-century, while the Garberville Airport and several gaging stations along the river branches show the region's modernization and water management efforts during the post-war era.