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1970 Map of Garberville

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Garberville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The South Fork Eel River winds through this coastal canyon landscape, anchoring a string of northern California settlements including Garberville, Redway, and Benbow. Recorded in 1970, the map illustrates the early development of the region's tourism and timber economy, featuring numerous recreation areas such as Richardson Grove State Park and the Benbow Lake State Recreation Area.

Genealogists and land historians can trace rural family holdings and historical sites like the Pauli Ranch, Boyer Ranch, and the Beall Place (Site) near the Humboldt and Mendocino county line. The presence of the Garberville Airport and infrastructure like the Gaging Station and Sewage Disposal Pond reflects the growth of these mountain communities during the mid-century period. Notable natural landmarks, including the Hartsook Giant and Schofield Peak, rise above the dense redwood groves and tributaries like Sprout Creek.