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2012 Map of Bell Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bell Springs Mountain dominates this rugged portion of northern Mendocino County, where ranching life and isolated outposts define the landscape. The map centers on the small community of Bell Springs, situated along the winding Bell Springs Rd. This corridor was historically vital for travel through the coastal range, connecting various family-run operations such as Drewry Ranch, Linser Ranch, and Blue Rock Ranch.

Drainage patterns here are complex, with numerous waterways like Bell Springs Cr and Blue Rock Cr cutting deep into the terrain. The area is marked by distinctive geological features, including the White Slide and named outcrops like Camel Rock and Chimney Rock. Further south, the settlement at Blue Rock and the isolated Redwine Cabin illustrate the sparse but persistent human footprint in this mountainous region during the early 21st century.