1926 Map of Covelo

Evidence of early mountain life is scattered across the ridges, from lonely habitations like Steele Cabin and Browns Ranch to the seasonal importance of Salt Rock Camp. The Middle Fork Eel River and Black Butte River cut deep through the surrounding ranges, linked by historic routes such as the Travelers Home Trail and the crossing at Ham Pass. This survey documents a transition period for the Osborn Ranger Sta and other Forest Service sites that managed these timberlands before modern infrastructure arrived.