Rick, Essex, Humboldt County, is about midway between hwy 101 and Blue Lake on the south side of hwy 299. There is also Essex Gulch and Essex Pond in the same general area on the north side of hwy 299. Hope this helps Tony, Marysville WA. > > "California Place Names" identifies a town called Essex, in San Bernardino > County, and then mentions that there is another Essex, in Humboldt County. > Can anyone tell me anything about your Essex? I've not been able to find it > on a map. > > Thanks. > > Rick Sherman, Kensington, CA > >