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1952 Map of Orick

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Orick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Orick stands as the central settlement in this coastal survey, situated near the confluence of Redwood Creek and the Pacific. The landscape is defined by its dramatic transition from the Pacific Ocean to the dense coastal timberlands, punctuated by distinctive coastal features like Freshwater Lagoon and Stone Lagoon. Inland, the Redwood Highway serves as the primary artery through the region, passing by Berry Glenn and the Elk Grove (Park Headquarters).

A notable archaeological and historical marker is present at Steep Village (Indian Ruins) near Lookout Point, indicating the deep human history of the shoreline. The mapping shows an economy and environment in 1952 tied to natural resources, evidenced by the State Fish Hatchery and local landmarks like Hufford Ranch. Off the coast, the solitary Redding Rock Lighthouse (Aban'd) remains a silent sentinel for mariners.