2018 Map of Bluenose Ridge

About this map

Mendocino National Forest defines this part of the Northern California wilderness, where the boundary between Trinity and Mendocino Counties crosses a landscape of steep ridges and creek drainages. This high-country terrain is shaped by a network of seasonal water sources such as Ray Spring and Cherry Spring, which provided essential stopping points in an area largely defined by its vertical relief. The map shows a clear pattern of land use focused on elevation, with distinctive clearings like Jose Opening and Big Flat providing rare level ground amidst the peaks.