1970 Map of Miranda

About this map

The South Fork Eel River carves a narrow corridor for development and travel through this part of the Redwood Empire. By the early 1970s, the famous Avenue of the Giants and the modern 101 highway parallel the river, connecting riverside communities like Miranda and Phillipsville. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure required for this terrain, from the Barnum Memorial Bridge to the Hurlbutt Memorial Bridge, alongside institutional sites like the Sch of the Redwoods and the Jr High Sch. Extensive forest management and conservation are evident throughout Humboldt Redwoods State Park, which encompasses diverse groves such as Stephens Grove and Holbrook Grove. While the river flats support small settlements and a YMCA Camp, the surrounding heights like Bear Buttes remain largely defined by fire trails and creeks including Salmon Creek and Hooker Creek.