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1982 Map of Orick

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Orick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Redwood National Park and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park dominate the coastal topography of this 1980s-era study of the northern California coastline. The settlement of Orick sits at the confluence of Prairie Creek and Redwood Creek, serving as a central hub for the surrounding timberlands and protected forests. Further south, a series of coastal lagoons, including Big Lagoon and Stone Lagoon, highlight the unique geological transition from the Pacific shoreline to the inland ridges.

Historical maritime and cultural sites are well-documented, from the Trinidad Lighthouse at Trinidad Head to the boundaries of the Hoopa Valley Indian Res and Trinidad Rancheria. The coastal infrastructure is anchored by 101, connecting smaller communities like Berry Glenn and Westhaven. This map captures the region's character as a conservation stronghold where state and national parklands intersect with Indigenous lands and small coastal settlements.