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1952 Map of Anthony Peak

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Anthony Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Mendocino National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape where the borders of Tehama, Mendocino, Glenn, and Trinity counties converge. In the early 1950s, this area served as a critical hub for forest management and backcountry navigation, anchored by Mendocino Pass and a network of remote outposts like Log Spring Guard Sta and Low Gap Guard Sta. The map captures a moment when the wilderness was accessed via isolated camps and historic dwellings, marking several significant cultural locations including the Henderson Cabin (Site) and Maxim Cabin (Site).

High points such as Anthony Peak and Uhli Peak overlook a terrain characterized by deep basins and ridges, including Mare Basin and Hammerhorn Ridge. The presence of established recreation sites like the Girl Scout Camp and Wells Cabin Campground suggests the forest's dual role for both federal stewardship and public leisure. Small water bodies like Howard Lake and Elk Lake provide rare aquatic features among the numerous springs and creeks, such as Thomes Creek, that drain these mountainous heights.