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1982 Map of Johnsons

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Johnsons
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Klamath River carves a deep path through this 1982 survey of the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation, where small settlements and family ranches line the riverbanks. The community of Johnsons and the Jack Norton Sch serve as focal points near the northern bend, while smaller landings like Surgone, Mettah, and Notchko mark the river's progress downstream. The rugged geography is defined by numerous steep drainages including Pecwan Creek, Johnson Creek, and Roach Creek, which feed into the main channel from the surrounding Six Rivers National Forest.

Tracing the river south leads to Cappell Flat and its associated Cappell Cem, located near the confluence with Cappell Creek. This map documents a landscape where traditional life and geographic isolation are reflected in the sparse road network and the persistence of named localities like Racehorse Prairie and Moore Ranch. The transition from the dense forest to the alluvial flats along the Klamath provides a clear look at the historical settlement patterns within the reservation boundaries.