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1967 Map of Elk Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Mendocino National Forest defines the character of this mid-1960s landscape, where rugged ridges and deep canyons dictate the flow of travel and settlement. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations like Elk Mountain, Horse Mountain, and Poges Peak, while the drainage system of the Rice Fork and Middle Fork creates a complex network of seasonal and perennial waters. Evidence of early industry and habitation appears at the Prather Mill (Site) and Howard Mill Station, suggesting a history of timber processing or logistical support within the forest boundaries.

Transportation is dominated by a network of pack trails and jeep trails, highlighting the area's isolation and its primary use for resource management and recreation. Remote outposts such as Enterprise and Three Crossings are connected by these primitive routes. For researchers of Mendocino and Lake counties, the map provides precise locations for Middle Creek Campground and Deer Valley Campground, alongside numerous family-named landmarks like Streeter Ridge and Bucknell Creek.