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This map shows the specific region of Northern California in which the Whilkut people lived. This map displays the territory in detail and also includes the surrounding territories of other native tribes that also spoke Athabascan languages.

A view of the entrance to the Bridge Gulch Natural Bridge in Hayfork Valley of Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Known as "Kok-Chee-Shuhp-Chee" or "Bundle of Hides" to the Wintu people.

A key to go with the map of Whilkut villages.

Map of California and where each Native American tribe provinces are located and where treaties with the white people have been made.

The following website is the Tolowa homepage for community members as well as Tolowa tribal members. This website has menus for "Who We Are," "Government," "Enterprises," "Department," "Employment," "News and Events," and "Contact," information.

Picture of General William C. Kibbe

This map displays the fort locations of the militia during the war.

Here is a photo of Capt. Henry M. Black, the man put in charge of Fort Humboldt after the massacre. Black was one of the main voices in the removal of Natives to different locations. He also revived the order "that all Indian men taken in battle…

The Humboldt Volunteers, or Humboldt Dragoons, were a militia company formed by residents of the Eel River Valley, at Hydesville, Humboldt County, California in early February 1860. Seaman Wright was elected Captain and E. D. Holland, First…

Here is a photo of Annie Sam, one of the few survivors along with her family of the Indian Island Massacre. Her sister Jane, a brother, and their mother all hid in the brush and escaped with their lives. Annie, who became blind at an early age, lived…