1959 Map of Tyee City

About this map

The Pacific Ocean coastline of Humboldt County reveals a landscape shaped by shifting tides and river management at the mid-century. Dominating the eastern portion of the sheet is the Mad River, which winds behind an extensive band of Sand Dunes before reaching the sea. This coastal corridor is marked by the small settlement of Tyee City and the agricultural expanse of the Arcata Bottoms, where a series of Levee structures indicate active efforts to reclaim or protect the low-lying river delta.