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1996 Map of Ball Mountain

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Ball Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

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Mendocino National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Tehama County, where a network of ridgelines and glades provided seasonal camps for ranching and forestry at the end of the 20th century. Named landmarks such as Boswell Ridge, Middle Ridge, and Ball Mountain dominate the topography, interspersed with remote outposts like Johnson Cabin, Griffin Place, and Pollard Corral.

The presence of numerous developed sites, including Sugarfoot Recreation Area and Big Stump Camp, highlights the area's transition into a modern recreational destination. Water sources are critical in this terrain, with drainage patterns marked by Thomes Creek and Snake Creek. Historical land use is visible through sites like Telephone Camp and Mason Camp, suggesting a legacy of backcountry communication and livestock management within the varied elevations of Three Prong Valley and Hensley Glade.