Pacific Ocean waters dominate this coastal survey along the remote Humboldt County shoreline. The rugged maritime environment is defined by the steep descent of the continental shelf, most notably at the submarine Delgada Canyon, which cuts deeply into the seafloor just off the coast. On the narrow terrestrial margin, the land rises sharply toward the King Range, with drainage provided by Shipman Cr. Notable coastal landmarks include the offshore Shubrick Rock, which serves as a significant navigation point for this stretch of Northern California. The map also delineates the administrative boundary where Humboldt Co and Mendocino Co meet at the southern edge of the sheet, illustrating the intersection of these two coastal jurisdictions.
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1920 · Pt. Delagda
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
1951 · Point Delgada
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Eureka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Eureka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Eureka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1969 · Cooskie Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Shelter Cove
USGS Topo · 1:24,000