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1951 Map of Hayfork

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Hayfork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Trinity National Forest dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by traditional resource extraction and mountain settlements. The community of Hayfork serves as the central hub, situated in a valley where Hayfork Creek meets Salt Creek. This area shows a concentration of local infrastructure, including the Trinity County Fairground, a Landing Field, and a Ranger Station. The surrounding ridges are dotted with active and historical mining operations, such as the Kelly Mine, Layman Mine, and Kottmeier Mine, which highlight the region's enduring connection to prospecting.

To the north, the Trinity River carves a deep path through the mountains, with Junction City and Big Bar marking key river crossings. Family-named landmarks and ranches like Eagle Ranch and Carter Ranch indicate the dispersed nature of habitation during the early 1950s. Elevation peaks like Hayfork Bally Lookout and Barker Mtn provide strategic overlooks for forest management and fire prevention in this densely timbered portion of Trinity County.