2021 Map of Cahto Peak

About this map

Cahto Peak and Signal Peak dominate this portion of the Mendocino Range, where the headwaters of the S Fork Eel River and Tenmile Cr carve through the heavily ridged terrain. This modern survey illustrates the complex drainage patterns of the area, featuring named watercourses like Misery Cr, Grapevine Cr, and Cahto Cr. For genealogists and local historians, the map is particularly valuable for its placement of rural burial grounds, including the Laytonville Rancheria Cem on the eastern edge and the Branscomb Cem further west near Buck Cr. The landscape is a mix of high-elevation points like Black Oak Mtn and significant clearings or gaps such as Stoten Opening. Transportation is defined by winding mountain routes like Branscomb Rd and Kenny Creek Rd, which provide access to the various canyons and creeks that feed the Eel River system.