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1956 Map of Smith River

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Smith River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Smith River estuary and the rugged coastline near the Oregon-California border define this coastal landscape in the mid-1950s. The map highlights the indigenous history of the region, specifically marking the Yontocket (Indian Village) Site and the Smith River Indian Reservation near the rocky shores of Pyramid Point. The local economy of the time is visible through several Lumber Mill operations and a Millpond (Aban'd) east of the main settlement.

Coastal navigation and conservation are noted via the Quarantine Station near the border and protected lands like Pelican Beach State Park and Kamph Memorial Park. Further inland, family-named roads like Bailey Road and Moseley Road connect small crossroads such as Winton Corners and Tryon Corner. The geography is a complex mix of tidal sloughs, including Tillas Slough and Delilah Slough, which separate Tillas Island from the mainland dunes.