1969 Map of Harris

About this map

The settlement of Harris and its Harris PO serve as the central hub of this Northern California landscape, situated along the ridge-running Alderpoint Road. This late 1960s survey documents a community infrastructure rooted in shared spaces like the Grange Hall and local landmarks such as the Cem and Miller Ranch. The topography is dominated by the Main Ridge, which separates the drainage of Frenchman Creek from the deep canyon of the East Branch South Fork Eel River. The map highlights clearings among the timber, including Lewis Opening and Cherivinov Opening, suggesting a history of small-scale agricultural or ranching clearings. Notable summits such as Pratt Mtn, which features a Lookout and Radio Facility, and the prominent Panther Peak define the high ground overlooking these isolated coastal range valleys.