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2021 Map of Jewett Rock

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Jewett Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Eel River carves a deep path through this section of the California Coast Ranges, marking the boundary where Humboldt and Trinity counties meet. The small settlement of Kekawaka sits near the river's bend in the northeast, where Kekawaka Cr and Queatchumpah Cr feed the main channel. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, punctuated by massive formations such as Jewett Rock and Schroeder Rock.

A complex network of utility and access routes like Island Mountain Rd and Lauffer Rd traverse the high ground of Walker Ridge and Mail Ridge. These ridges overlook Jewett Valley and lead toward prominent high points including Walker Butte, Booth Knoll, and Island Mtn in the south. The mapping reveals a remote region where topographic prominence dictates the placement of roads and the few established human outposts along the river corridor.