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2012 Map of Ah Pah Ridge

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Ah Pah Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Klamath River winds through the heart of this Humboldt County landscape, serving as the primary geographical anchor for a region defined by steep ridges and deep creek drainages. Isolated homesteads and outposts like Ah Pah Ranch and McCovey Ranch are positioned near the riverbanks, illustrating the historic reliance on the waterway for access in this part of California. Further south, Blue Creek Lodge and the Blue Creek Campground near the confluence of Blue Cr highlight the area's transition towards recreational use and conservation.

Upland features such as Ah Pah Ridge and Starwein Ridge dominate the topography, divided by an intricate network of tributaries including Ah Pah Cr and Bear Cr. The presence of small, named clearings like Starwein Flat amidst the drainage basins provides specific points of interest for those studying land use and family history along the river's lower reaches. This survey documents the rugged northern California interior just before the turn of the decade.