1979 Map of Hydesville

About this map

Hydesville and the surrounding timber and dairy country of Humboldt County are documented here during the late 1970s. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Van Duzen River and the Eel River, where the towns of Scotia and Rio Dell sit near the striking Scotia Bluffs. The map illustrates the industrial character of the era, showing numerous burners and a logging road network feeding the local timber economy, while the Northwestern Pacific Railroad follows the river grades. This survey provides excellent genealogical detail for the area, identifying the Rohnerville Cemetery, IOOF Cem, and the Town Cem, alongside civic landmarks like the Cuddeback Sch and Rohnerville Indian Rancheria. From the open spaces of Blanton Prairie to the residential streets of Belleview, the map records a specific moment of transition between traditional industry and the growing communities of the redwood coast.