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1950 Map of Iaqua Buttes, 1957 Print
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1950 Map of Iaqua Buttes

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The remote ranching and timber landscapes of Humboldt County are defined by the winding course of the Mad River and the complex drainage systems of Yager Creek and its many forks. In the early 1950s, this area was a network of family-held properties such as the Iaqua Ranch, Shaws Ranch, and the Harville Ranch, reflecting the region's agricultural roots. The presence of the Iaqua School (Aband) near the Iaqua Buttes points to a shifting population as smaller rural districts consolidated or vanished. High ridges like Barry Ridge and Ashfield Ridge provided the primary corridors for travel, connecting isolated outposts like Kneeland P. O. to the broader county. The map also identifies scattered Mines and significant landmarks like the Redwood House, offering a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting life in the Six Rivers National Forest during the mid-century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain