2018 Map of Big Bar

About this map

The Trinity River carves through the northern reaches of the Trinity National Forest, serving as the primary corridor for the settlement of Big Bar. This area of Trinity County is defined by its dramatic relief, where the Salmon Mountains and prominent summits like Eagle Rock and Monument Peak overlook a complex network of drainages. The map reveals the infrastructure of the timber and ranching era, with routes such as Old Corral Bottom Rd leading to the high-elevation flats of Corral Bottom. Water sources are abundant throughout the steep terrain, from the Haufork Creek in the south to smaller named features like Mud Spring and Haypress Meadow, illustrating how topography dictated the placement of early mountain roads and forest outposts.