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1967 Map of Dos Rios

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Dos Rios
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The confluence of the Eel River and the Middle Fork Eel River centers this Mendocino County landscape, where the Northwestern Pacific railroad corridor follows the winding canyon floor. The settlement at Dos Rios serves as the primary hub in this isolated terrain, supported by a network of steep ridgelines and creek drainages including Poonkinny Creek and Burger Creek. Several cableways and a Gaging Station indicate the vital role of the river system for monitoring and transport.

Upland features such as Deer Lodge and Hunters Camp suggest a land used for seasonal residence and resource extraction, punctuated by high points like Big Chemise Knob and Inspiration Point. The map also captures several mountain water bodies, including Howard Lake and the notably named Dead Cow Lake, providing a clear record of the area's rural hydrology before late-century shifts in land management.