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1952 Map of Eden Valley

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Eden Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Mt Sanhedrin towers over this mid-century landscape in the heart of the Mendocino National Forest, where the topography is defined by the winding course of the Middle Fork Eel River. The map captures a moment when the rugged interior of Mendocino County was navigated primarily by primitive routes, including a notable Jeep Trail and several private roads. Isolated holdings like Eden Valley Ranch and Elk Creek Ranch mark the few signs of permanent habitation among the steep slopes of Horse Pasture Ridge and Long Ridge.

Smaller natural landmarks such as Lily Pad Lake, Summit Lake, and Brushy Lake provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking early land use in the northern California wilderness. From the northern edge of Round Valley to the southern peaks, the map documents a complex network of canyons and creeks, including Toney Creek and Mendocino Creek, that shaped the development of this remote region before modern infrastructure expanded.