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2015 Map of Cahto Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Laytonville and the neighboring settlement of Branscomb serve as the primary human centers in this high-elevation corner of Mendocino County. The terrain is defined by prominent summits including Cahto Peak, Signal Peak, and Black Oak Mtn, which overlook a complex drainage system feeding into the S Fork Eel River. This 2015 survey provides essential detail for family historians, noting the locations of the Laytonville Rancheria Cemetery, Branscomb Cemetery, and Mud Creek Cemetery.

The landscape is marked by unusual place names like Paralyze Canyon, Wise Gulch, and Stoten Opening, suggesting a localized history of early ranching or timber extraction. A dense network of rural roads such as Branscomb Rd and Ten Mile Creek Rd connects isolated peaks with the creek valleys. Numerous watercourses, from Elder Cr to Mud Springs Cr, carve through the steep topography, illustrating the watershed's rugged character before the streams converge south of the main peaks.