1922 Map of Kneeland

About this map

The Mad River and Van Duzen River define the complex drainage systems of this Humboldt County territory, as mapped in a 1922 tactical compilation by the Corps of Engineers. The settlement pattern reflects a landscape of small, isolated mountain outposts such as Kneeland, Barrys, and Mountain View. Military and waypoint history is evident through the inclusion of Fort Baker and Fort Jaqua, alongside the roadside landmark of Redwood House in the south. High elevations are prominently marked at Bald Jesse and the Jaqua Buttes, illustrating the formidable terrain of the western Trinity National Forest. Steep ridges are segmented by numerous named drainages like Yager Creek, Blue Slide Creek, and Grizzly Gulch, showing the intricate watershed that supported early ranching and timber interests before modern road networks were fully established.