2021 Map of Buck Rock

About this map

Mendocino National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape where the borders of Trinity, Tehama, and Mendocino counties converge. This 2021 survey illustrates a region characterized by a complex network of ridges and water sources, including Hammerhorn Lake and Howard Lake in the western reaches. The presence of specialized terrain features like Irish Glade and Minnie Glade near Buck Rock suggests specific meadow or clearing ecosystems amidst the timber. A series of established paths, such as the Smokehouse Ridge Trl and Hammerhorn Ridge Trl, provide access across the steep divides of Sugar Ridge and Pony Ridge. The map details the headwaters of numerous drainages, notably Beaver Cr and Thomes Cr, which carve through the elevations near Slanes Flat and Forks Ridge, highlighting the area's role as a vital watershed.