1914 Map of Pilot Creek

About this map

The Trinity National Forest straddles the rugged boundary between Humboldt and Trinity counties in this early 20th-century tactical survey. The landscape is defined by the significant hydrological divide between the Van Duzen River, Mad River, and the South Fork Trinity River. Human presence is sparse, centered on administrative and utility outposts such as Oak Park R.S. and the Wises Substation, reflecting the era's focus on forest management and early electrical infrastructure.