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2015 Map of Buck Rock

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Buck Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mendocino National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain along the borders of Tehama, Trinity, and Mendocino counties. The landscape is defined by a series of prominent ridges, including Hammerhorn Ridge, Croney Ridge, and Slanes Flat Ridge, which separate various creek drainages such as Thomes Creek and Beaver Creek. High-country water sources are scattered throughout the quadrangle, ranging from Elk Lake in the northeast to Howard Lake and Cherry Lake in the southwest.

Remote outposts and clearings like Slanes Flat and Pony Meadows suggest the seasonal utility of this backcountry, while Doll Camp and Creek Road provide the primary human access points. Distinctive geological markers such as Buck Rock, Little Buck Rock, and the Bear Wallow are critical reference points for navigators and foresters. The map's detailed topography illustrates the complex drainage systems that feed into the Paskenta-Eel River and various mountain forks.