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1966 Map of Smith River

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Smith River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The coastal borderlands of Del Norte County and Curry County meet where the Winchuck River flows into the Pacific Ocean. This landscape is defined by the massive estuary system of the Smith River, where tidal influences reach deep into the coastal plain via Tillas Slough and Delilah Slough. The topography transitions sharply from the shoreline's Sand Dunes and the prominent Prince Island to the rising timberlands of the Siskiyou National Forest.

Settlement patterns in the mid-1960s concentrate around the town of Smith River, supported by localized aviation at Crissey Airport and the Ship Ashore Landing Strip. Significant historical sites include Yontocket (Site) near the Yontocket Slough, indicating long-standing human presence in this fertile delta. Infrastructure such as the Gaging Sta on the river and the Inspection Station at the state line underscore the area's role as a vital gateway between California and Oregon.