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1966 Map of Hiouchi

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Hiouchi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park dominates the landscape of this 1960s survey, illustrating the convergence of preservation and recreation in northern California. The Smith River snakes through the center of the sheet, crossed by the Hiouchi Bridge near the small community of Hiouchi. This era captures the area's established recreational identity, featuring the Del Norte Golf Course, the Jedediah Smith Campground, and the celebrated Stout Grove.

Evidence of earlier land use remains visible, from the Lind Mine on the eastern hills to the Nickerson Ranch (Site) near Mill Creek. The map details a transition from industrial exploitation to conservation, with the Six Rivers National Forest boundary meeting the state park lands. Small-scale infrastructure like the Pumping Sta and a Gaging Station on the South Fork Smith River highlight the ongoing management of the region's water resources.