2011 Map of Willow Point

About this map

The Little Humboldt River and its accompanying wetlands dominate the eastern landscape of this Humboldt County quadrangle, where a network of family ranching operations defines the local geography. Established sites such as Willow Point and the Godchaux Ranch anchor the southern portion of the sheet, while the northern expanse is marked by Wash O'Neal Ranch and Home Ranch. The drainage systems of Martin Creek and Big Cottonwood Creek create a north-south grain across the valley, supporting agricultural activity facilitated by the Lyng Ditch. A distinctive grid of roads with thematic names like Shotgun Rd, Musket Dr, and Cannonball Dr suggests a planned residential or recreational division west of the primary ranching corridor. This 2011 survey captures the area's transition between traditional rangeland and contemporary land use, including the proximity of the Gerhard Miller Ranch and Elmer Miller Ranch near the center of the valley floor.