1922 Map of Preston Peak

About this map

The Smith River and its multiple forks dominate this 1915 survey of the northern California borderlands, revealing a landscape defined by river-based camps and early mining operations. Isolated outposts such as Patrick Creek Station and Adams Sta served as vital transition points along the primitive routes connecting coastal Del Norte County to the interior. Industrial activity is centered on sites like the Cleopatra Mine near the Oregon boundary and Higgins Copper further south, while small agricultural pockets appear at Williams Ranch and Washington Ranch. The map captures the extensive drainage systems of Coon Creek, Hurdygurdy Creek, and Eightmile Creek before modern forest management. At the southern edge, the Klamath River flows past Eyese Bar and the Tarwar School, indicating the early educational infrastructure provided for the remote river communities near the Siskiyou County line.