2015 Map of Elk Mountain

About this map

Mendocino National Forest defines the geography of this northern California landscape, centered on the high elevations of Elk Mountain. The map shows a remote network of ridges and drainages, notably Log Ridge and Packsaddle Spur, where historical human activity was often tied to timber or ranching. The presence of Prather Mill and small, scattered settlements like Enterprise and Vann suggests the localized industries that once thrived in these canyons. Water sources are vital features here, with the Rice Fork and its tributaries such as Salt Glade Cr and Bevans Creek carving through the terrain. Evidence of earlier recreational or medicinal use of the land appears at Parramore Springs and Bevans Flat, while distinctive peaks like Horse Mountain and Bear Peak serve as prominent landmarks.