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2012 Map of Orick

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Orick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Redwood Cr flows toward the Pacific Ocean at the heart of this coastal Humboldt County terrain, anchoring the settlement of Orick. The landscape is defined by its significant water features, including the string of lagoons along the shore such as Freshwater Lagoon, Stone Lagoon, and Espa Lagoon. Inland, the map details the infrastructure of the Prairie Creek Redwoods SP, where the Humboldt County Prairie Creek Fish Hatchery stands near the confluence of Prairie Cr and Lost Man Cr.

Transport and land use are centered on the Redwood Hwy, which connects smaller locales like Berry Glenn and Gyon Bluffs. Local history is preserved through labels for the Hufford Ranch and geographical landmarks like Orick Hill and Elk Prairie. The map illustrates a coastal economy and ecosystem where narrow valley roads like Bald Hills Rd and Lostman Creek Rd transition from the shoreline bluffs to the timbered interior.