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1967 Map of Ball Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Ball Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Mendocino National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain in Tehama County, dominated by the peaks of Ball Mountain and the steep descents of Sugarfoot Canyon and Dark Canyon. The landscape is a network of ridges including Boswell Ridge, Middle Ridge, and South Ridge, interspersed with glades and saddles. Human presence is marked by scattered backcountry outposts and family-named landmarks such as Johnson Cabin, Russell Cabin, and Stockton Cabin.

Remote encampments like Big Stump Camp and Telephone Camp are connected by a system of jeep trails, while a Lookout Tower atop the main peak provides a vantage point over Three Prong Valley. The drainage patterns are defined by the headwaters of Thomas Creek and Snake Creek, with numerous water sources like Onion Springs and Cold Spring sustaining the area. This survey documents the pastoral and forestry infrastructure of the mid-1960s, from cattle-related sites like Cow Camp to the distinct glades of Kingsley Glade and Eury Glade.