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1969 Map of Harris

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Harris
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Mail Ridge defines the high country of the southern Humboldt and northern Mendocino border during the late 1960s. The small community of Harris serves as the focal point of this ranching and timber landscape, featuring the Harris PO, a Grange Hall, and a local Cem. The settlement pattern follows the ridgelines and narrow creek valleys, with the Muller Ranch and several clearings like Lewis Opening and Peterson Opening dotting the drainages of the East Branch South Fork Eel River.

Transportation in this era relies on the winding Alderpoint Road and Harris Road, supplemented by a network of jeep trails. Prominent peaks such as Pratt Mtn and Panther Peak dominate the skyline, while specialized infrastructure like a Lookout, Radio Facility, and Water Tank near Spruce Grove highlight the area's role in fire watch and communications. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous waterways, including Tom Long Creek and Frenchman Creek, reflecting the complex hydrology of the Coast Ranges.