1969 Map of Redcrest

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The Eel River and the Van Duzen River converge in this corner of Humboldt County, creating a landscape defined by deep river valleys and high timbered ridges. The Northwestern Pacific railroad follows the riverbanks, serving a series of small settlements and transit points like Redcrest, Holmes, and Pepperwood. This late-1960s survey illustrates the intersection of timber heritage and emerging conservation, as vast tracts are designated as the Rockefeller Redwood Forest and Humboldt Redwoods State Park.