1952 Map of Leggett

About this map

The South Fork Eel River winds through this Mendocino County landscape, where the Redwood Highway serves as a primary artery connecting mountain settlements. Local life in the early 1950s is centered around Leggett, supported by the nearby Leggett Airstrip and recreational spots like Edward R Hickey State Park and Tan Oak Park. The map documents a period of transition, showing established family holdings such as Drewry Ranch, Linser Ranch, and Redwine Ranch alongside industrial traces like the Linser Mine. Travel beyond the main highway relies on a network of historic routes including Mail Ridge Road and the Bell Springs Road, which climb toward high points like Red Mountain and Brush Mountain. In the northeast corner, the Northwestern Pacific RR follows the rugged canyon, marking the edge of the Trinity and Mendocino County line.