Eureka and Colorado River RR

Just a few graphics describing the ECRRR
Untitled Recent USGS map showing the partially constructed rail road grade alongside US 50 south of Eureka example An example Screenshot 2025-05-24 095901 The grade appearing alongside the highway Screenshot 2025-05-24 100337 Some of the towns mentioned in newspaper articles master-gmd-gmd430-g4301-g4301p-rr003600 Excerpt of a 1882 G.W.& C.B. Colton & Co. map allegedly showing the California & Nevada Railroad (in red) and its extensions and connections-- which, as far as I can tell, include two railroads heading south and east from Eureka that never existed.