1950 Map of Piercy

About this map

Andersonia and Piercy sit at the northeastern edge of this coastal survey, where the Redwood Highway follows the winding path of the South Fork Eel River. The landscape is dominated by the steep rises of Jackass Ridge and Timber Ridge, reflecting a period when small settlements like Wheeler and Usal served as remote outposts along the Pacific. The inclusion of Moody (Site) and Kenny (Site) indicates formerly active locations that had already transitioned to historical sites by the mid-century field check. Along the shoreline, nautical landmarks such as Needle Rock, Bear Harbor, and Mistake Point highlight the challenges of navigating this stretch of the coast. Inland, the map documents a network of family-named locations and ranches, including Reynolds and the DeVilbiss Ranch, set among the numerous gulches and creeks feeding the larger river systems.