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1965 Map of Iron Point

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Iron Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Old Emigrant Trail cuts through this high-desert landscape, tracing a historic path of westward expansion across the northern reaches of Edna Mountain. This region is defined by the winding course of the Humboldt River and the industrial activity centered on the Southern Pacific railroad. The map records the intersection of pioneer history and mid-century resource extraction, particularly evident at the Silver King Mine and Silver Coin Mine located along the eastern slopes of the range.

Settlement is sparse, concentrated at small stations like Red House and the namesake Iron Point, where a corral and gaging station serviced the rail and ranching operations. The transition from the rugged peaks of Iron Point down into the expansive Pumpernickel Valley is marked by hydrological features like Herrin Slough and various prospects, reflecting the dual economy of water management and mining that shaped this part of Humboldt County during the mid-20th century.