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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 23112 Humboldt County Boundaries

§ 23112 Humboldt County Boundaries

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§ 23112 Humboldt County Boundaries

Key Takeaways

  • •Humboldt County has specific borders that are described using lines, rivers, and landmarks.
  • •The borders start and end at the Pacific Ocean, going east and south along certain lines and rivers.
  • •The description includes following rivers like the Klamath and Trinity, and mountain ridges.
  • •The borders also use latitude lines (like the 40th degree north) to mark the edges.

Example

Imagine you're hiking along the Klamath River in Humboldt County.

The law says that the border of Humboldt County follows the Klamath River south until it meets the Salmon River. So, if you're hiking along the Klamath River within this stretch, you're still in Humboldt County. But if you cross into another river or area not described, you might leave Humboldt County.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 23112 Humboldt County Boundaries

The boundaries of Humboldt County are as follows: Commencing at the point where the north line of T. 12 N., R. 1 E., H. B. & M., intersects with the Pacific Ocean; thence east on said township line to the northeast corner of T. 12 N., R. 3 E., H. B. & M.; thence south to the southeast corner of said T. 12 N., R. 3 E., H. B. & M.; thence east on the north boundary line of T. 11 N., R. 4 E., 11 N., 5 E., and 11 N., 6 E., H. B. & M., to the Klamath River; thence following said Klamath River in a southerly direction to the mouth of the Salmon River; thence in a southerly direction, following the ridge of the mountain that divides the waters of the Salmon and its tributaries from the waters of the Klamath and Trinity Rivers, and their tributaries to the northern line of Trinity; thence southwesterly on the line of the mountain, being the northern line of Trinity, to a point in the Trinity River directly east of the mouth of Mad River; thence southeasterly, up Trinity River, to the mouth of its south fork; thence southeasterly, along the eastern side of said south fork, 100 feet above high water mark, to the mouth of Grouse Creek; thence south, to a point on the fortieth degree of north latitude, being on the northern line of Mendocino, and forming the southeast corner of Humboldt; thence west on said line, to the Pacific Ocean; thence northerly, along the ocean shore to the place of beginning. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

trinitywaterspacific oceanklamath rivertownshiphumboldt countydirectionsalmon river

Related Statutes

  • § 23156 Ventura County Boundaries
  • § 23108 Del Norte County Boundaries
  • § 23116 Kings County Boundaries
  • § 23123 Mendocino County Boundaries
  • § 23127 Monterey County Boundaries

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23112.
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