1968 Map of Elk Creek

About this map

Stony Gorge Reservoir dominates the eastern landscape of this Glenn County quadrangle, its waters held by the Stony Gorge Dam just south of the settlement of Elk Creek. This 1968 field-checked survey illustrates the transition from the irrigated valley floors to the high elevations of the Mendocino National Forest. The local infrastructure is well-defined, including the High Sch, a Fire Control Station, and the Diamond M Ranch Landing Strip. Topographic details reveal a complex network of waterways such as Briscoe Creek and the North Fork Stony Creek feeding into the main reservoir. Notable terrain features like Gravelly Ridge, McGill Ridge, and the prominent Briscoe Rocks provide landmarks for those navigating the numerous unpaved routes, including Ivory Mill Road and the Bowman Jeep Trail.