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1979 Map of Hydesville

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Hydesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The confluence of the Van Duzen River and the Eel River shapes the landscape of southern Humboldt County, where industrial and agricultural life centers on the river flats. The Northwestern Pacific Railroad follows the winding riverbanks, connecting timber-focused settlements like Scotia and Rio Dell at the foot of the Scotia Bluffs. Further north, the town of Hydesville sits atop a plateau overlooking the valley, while Carlotta serves as a hub near the junction of Yager Creek and Wilson Creek.

Evidence of the region's logging and ranching heritage is visible in the network of logging roads and the presence of Yager Camp. Local genealogy and community history are anchored by landmarks such as the Cuddeback Sch, the Masons and IOOF Cemetery, and the Rohnerville Indian Rancheria. The terrain transitions from the open spaces of Blanton Prairie and Myrick Prairie to the steep, creek-cut hillsides of Felt Springs.