Houda's Landing Trinidad Humboldt County A.W. Ericson 1909 Real Photo Postcard

Houda's Landing was a vital doghole port situated on the rugged coast of Humboldt County, California, near Trinidad. Active primarily from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, these small, often dangerous landings were crucial for exporting lumber, fish, and agricultural products from remote regions that lacked robust road or rail infrastructure. The image, featuring a steamer anchored offshore and a cliffside loading structure, illustrates the integral role of maritime transport in the economic development of Northern California.