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1950 Map of Iaqua Buttes

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Iaqua Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Iaqua Buttes dominate the central terrain of this Humboldt County survey, providing a detailed view of the remote ranching and timber landscapes of the northern Coast Ranges. The map illustrates a network of isolated homesteads and working ranches, such as Mtn View Ranch, Iaqua Ranch, and the Redwood House, connected by rugged ridges and river canyons. The educational history of these scattered mountain communities is documented through the locations of the Kneeland Sch, Showers Pass Sch, and the already Iaqua School (Aband).

The drainage patterns of the Mad River and the Van Duzen River define the local economy, with the Lone Star Mine and various prairie creek labels suggesting the early extraction and grazing activities common in the Six Rivers National Forest. This 1950 field check captures the area before modern consolidation, preserving the names of family landmarks like Hansen Hill and McAlvey Ridge that often fade from more recent records.