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1969 Map of Myers Flat

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Myers Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Humboldt Redwoods State Park dominates the southwestern portion of this 1969 survey, where the Avenue of the Giants winds through numerous named stands of ancient timber, including Stephens Grove, Blair Grove, and Honor Grove. The landscape is defined by the steep, forested drainage of the Eel River and its major tributaries like Elk Creek and Thompson Creek. Along the riverbanks, the Northwestern Pacific railroad tracks trace the water's edge, connecting small settlements and clearings such as McCann and Fruitland.

Evidence of the region's forest management and infrastructure is seen at the Elk Creek Maintenance Station and a riverside Burner. Higher elevations feature landmarks like Brushy Mountain and Mail Ridge, while local history is marked by a small Cem near Myers Flat. The map reveals the tension between the preserved redwood groves and the industrial utility of the river corridor during the late 1960s.