1945 Map of Ship Mountain

About this map

The South Fork Smith River and the lower Klamath River anchor this mid-century look at the wild mountains of Del Norte County. The map details a network of lookouts and remote estates from a time when the high ridges were critical for fire surveillance and isolated ranching operations. Notable installations like the Ship Mtn Lookout and Summit Valley Lookout monitor the landscape above private holdings such as the Knapp Estate and several family-named outfits like Stevens Ranch and Guys Ranch.