1969 Map of Jewett Rock

About this map

The Northwestern Pacific railroad corridor follows the winding course of the Eel River through this remote stretch of Northern California. Surveyed in the late 1960s, the map reveals a landscape defined by isolated homesteads and rugged topography where the borders of Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino counties meet. Local history is anchored by family sites such as White Ranch, Wood Ranch, and Lauffer Ranch, alongside smaller features like a lone Grave and a Cem near the banks of Jewett Creek. The presence of Kekawaka Sta and the Island Mtn settlement underscores the railroad's role as the primary artery for these river communities. High points like Jewett Rock and Schroeder Rock dominate the ridges, while various infrastructure elements including a Landing Strip, Pipe lines, and a Corral illustrate the mixed-use character of this rural mountain terrain.