The King Range rises sharply from the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean, creating a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and complex water systems. Near the southern coastal boundary, Big Flat and Miller Flat offer rare stretches of level ground where the surf meets the base of the mountains. Inland, the Mattole River flows through the northeastern corner, joined by a dense network of tributaries including Bear Trap Cr and Woods Cr. This region is characterized by its prominent ridge systems, such as Cooksie Ridge, Moorehead Ridge, and Rattlesnake Ridge, which likely dictated travel and settlement patterns for generations. High points like Shubrick Peak and North Slide Peak overlook the deep canyons of Honeydew Cr and its various forks, illustrating the isolation and specialized topography of this coastal wilderness.
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1919 · Glynn
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Pt. Delagda
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Cape Mendocino
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Gorda
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Eureka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · Point Delgada
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Cape Mendocino
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Scotia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Scotia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Point Delgada
USGS Topo · 1:62,500