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2015 Map of Comptche

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Comptche serves as the central hub of this Mendocino County landscape, where the confluence of the Albion River and its various tributaries dictates the local geography. The area is characterized by a series of high ridges, such as Chamberlain Ridge and Center Ridge, and deep gulches including Railroad Gulch and Portuguese Gulch. A distinctive pattern of upland clearings, labeled as "openings," suggests a history of localized land use or specific geological features, notably Nathaniel Smith Opening and Wild Horse Opening.

Transport through this complex terrain is guided by historic routes like the Fort Bragg-Willits Rd and the Docker Hill Rd. Small settlements like Cameron and Little McDonald Gulch appear along the drainage systems of the N Fork Big River and the S Fork Big River, illustrating how early development followed the natural watercourses through the coastal range. The presence of Soda Spring further highlights the unique mineral features found within these watershed divides.