2015 Map of Alder Springs

About this map

Alder Springs and Fiddlers Green serve as central points of reference in this mid-2010s survey of the high country within the Mendocino National Forest. The landscape is defined by a series of prominent ridges, including Hardin Ridge, Skidmore Ridge, and Rattlesnake Ridge, which channel drainage into complex creek systems. Water sources are abundant but specific, with numerous named springs like Cottonwood Spring, Manzanita Spring, and Bear Wallow Spring dotting the terrain. The transport network is dominated by mountain routes such as Forest Highway Seven and Alder Springs Rd, facilitating access through the diverse elevations of the Coast Range. Small-scale water management is evident at Forks Reservoir, while the presence of locations like Grassy Patch and Salt Gulch suggests a history of local geographic naming tied to specific environmental characteristics.