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1919 Map of Glynn

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Glynn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Eel River valley and its surrounding ridges dominate this 1916 survey, documenting the early industrial and agricultural footprint in Humboldt County. The northern corridor is defined by the Northwestern Pacific Railroad and the Pacific Highway, which serve the company town of Scotia. This area shows a clear transition from the timber and transit hubs along the river to the high-elevation ranching and homesteading interior.

South of Monument Ridge, the map captures isolated settlements and post offices such as the Bull Creek Settlement and Upper Mattole P.O.. Named locations like Giacomini Ranch, Chases Ranch, and Parrotts Ranch indicate the family-held land use that characterized the region before larger-scale changes. The terrain is deeply dissected by drainages including the Bear River and the North Fork Mattole River, illustrating the topographical challenges faced by early settlers and surveyors.