The Mawenoks were a Native American tribe whose territory was along the Mad River from Blue Lake to Iaqua.
Excerpt from "Northern Humboldt Indians" by Jerry Rohde
The book "Northern Humboldt Indians" by local historian Jerry Rohde explores the history of the Mawenoks and other Native American tribes in Humboldt County.
Author's summary: Exploring Humboldt's lost tribe.