1956 Map of Smith River

About this map

The Smith River Indian Reservation and the historical Yontocket (Indian Village Site) stand as central cultural landmarks along the northern California coast in this mid-1950s survey. The landscape is defined by the powerful convergence of the Smith River and the Pacific Ocean, creating a complex network of coastal wetlands including Tillas Slough and Yontocket Slough. To the north, the terrain rises into the timber-heavy slopes of the Siskiyou National Forest, while the coastal strip shows signs of 20th-century development at Smith River and Winton Corners. A prominent Lumber Mill and several gravel pits indicate the era's reliance on natural resource extraction. The map also records early coastal infrastructure such as the Quarantine Station near the Oregon border and local recreational sites like Pelican Beach State Park.