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1951 Map of Point Delgada

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Point Delgada
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Point Delgada and the southern reaches of the King Range define this mid-century survey of the Humboldt County coastline. The landscape is characterized by steep ridges and dramatic vertical drops, such as Kaluna Cliff, where the mountains meet the Pacific. The Mattole River snakes through the northern interior, serving as a primary drainage for the surrounding heights of Moody Ridge and Wilder Ridge. At the time of this 1949 field check, human presence was concentrated around the coastal outpost of Shelter Cove and the inland settlement of Honeydew.

Logistics and transport in this isolated terrain relied on the Humboldt Road and a solitary Airstrip near the point. The map meticulously records the complex drainage networks of the western slopes, from Telegraph Creek to the various branches of Bear Creek, providing a detailed look at the hydrology before modern development. Notable peaks like Kings Peak and Horse Mtn stand as prominent landmarks for maritime and overland navigation along this wilderness stretch.