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1952 Map of Tectah Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The Klamath River carves a deep path through the northern California wilderness in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by isolated homesteads and river-dependent settlements. Family-named landmarks such as Mc Covey Ranch and Johnson are situated along the riverbanks, while the Pecwan Union School serves the small communities scattered throughout the Six Rivers National Forest. This era shows the region before extensive modernization, with travel limited to the Bald Hills Road and rugged trails connecting upland prairies like Bukers Prairie and Pit Place Prairie. The map documents the intricate drainage network of the Yurok ancestral lands, including Tectah Creek and Blue Creek, where the Blue Creek Lodge offered a rare outpost for visitors. The terrain is marked by high ridgelines such as Pecwan Ridge and Hochter Ridge, which flank the river and shelter numerous small gulches and flats.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain