1966 Map of Brushy Mtn

About this map

Eel River winds through the southwestern corner of this Mendocino County landscape, a terrain defined by the high elevations of Bright Ridge and English Ridge. As part of the Mendocino National Forest, the area is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses and remote springs, including Buckhorn Spring and Rackout Spr. The 1964 aerial survey, updated in the late 1980s, reveals a rugged backcountry where traditional land use is marked by features such as Summer Camp and the isolated Brushy Lake. The naming conventions found here, such as Old Woman Canyon and Deep Hole Valley, suggest a landscape historically tied to localized landmarks and difficult-to-reach pockets of the California Coast Ranges. Geologists and local historians can trace the intricate drainage patterns of Eden Valley Creek and Toney Creek across this sparsely developed mountain territory.