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1996 Map of Elk Mountain

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Elk Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Mendocino National Forest defines this mountain landscape where the boundary of Mendocino and Lake counties meets. The terrain is a network of ridges and drainages, notably Rice Ridge and Skeeter Ridge, which funnel water into the Middle Fork and South Fork tributaries. High points like Elk Mountain and Horse Mountain tower over the canyons, while the Elk Mountain Scenic Viewpoint provides a vista of the surrounding wilderness.

Evidence of historical activity is found at the York Cabin (Site) and Pfeiffer Mill (Site), marking where early settlers or industrial ventures once operated. The map also records the presence of a Prospect and several remote water sources like the Lone Pine Water Trough and Water Tanks. Smaller settlements such as Enterprise and the crossing at Three Crossings are visible, alongside modern infrastructure like a Helipad and various forest roads.