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1969 Map of Redcrest

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Redcrest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

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.

Old travel routes and community hubs are well-documented, including the iconic Avenue of the Giants and the site of Strongs Station. Family-named landmarks and local infrastructure, such as the Bluff Prairie Sch, Georgetown Sch, and various Gravel Pits, highlight the scattered rural population. The topography rises sharply from the river flats toward the Chalk Mountains and Peavine Ridge, marking a rugged transition from valley floor to upland forest.