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2012 Map of Brushy Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bald Mountain and English Ridge dominate this section of the Mendocino County backcountry, where the terrain is defined by steep ridges and the winding course of the Eel River. The landscape is etched with a network of seasonal watercourses like Blacksmith Cr and Garcia Cr, reflecting a topography that has long challenged travel. Access through this region is facilitated primarily by the Hearst Willits Rd, which skirts the edge of Old Woman Canyon and passes near Summer Camp.

Evidence of historical land use and natural landmarks are scattered throughout, from the remote Deep Hole Valley to the isolated Brushy Lake. The mapping of named points such as Low Gap and Box Spring suggests a reliance on specific natural features for navigation in an area with few formal settlements. This survey provides a look at the wilderness character of the coastal range before more modern developments further altered the drainage basins of the Twin Bridges Cr and Long Opening Cr.