1950 Map of Scotia

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The Eel River and Mattole River define the winding, mountainous geography of southern Humboldt County in this 1950 field-checked survey. The lumber town of Scotia and neighboring Rio Dell serve as the primary hubs of activity, linked by the Northwestern Pacific railroad corridor which follows the river's bend toward Stafford and Elinor. Beyond the river valleys, the landscape is defined by massive ridges, including Bear River Ridge and Rainbow Ridge, with Mt Pierce and South Rainbow Peak as prominent anchors.