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2012 Map of French Camp Ridge

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of French Camp Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

French Camp Ridge serves as the central spine of this Humboldt County landscape, dividing numerous creek drainages that flow toward the winding Klamath River. The map documents a rugged interior characterized by distinct mountain prairies and ranching outposts, including Big Prairie, Shelton Prairie, and Rube Ranch. Near the northeast corner, the settlement of Waseck sits along the river corridor, connected by the Martins Ferry Bridge where Tully Creek Rd meets the water.

Evidence of historical land use and travel is found in the network of high-elevation routes like Bald Hills Rd and French Camp Rd that traverse the ridges. The topography is marked by named landmarks such as Coyote Peak, Ranger Mountain, and the curious Roach Creek Hole. Water features are prominent throughout, ranging from the Kanick Rapids on the Klamath to the headwaters of Tully Creek and Snow Camp Creek, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the coastal range.