Loading map...

1968 Map of Gilmore Peak

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Gilmore Peak
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 dominates this Colusa County landscape, where the steep terrain of Gilmore Ridge and Sullivan Ridge gives way to the open waters of the East Park Reservoir. The map illustrates a transitional zone between the high ridges of Gilmore Peak and the agricultural lands of Indian Valley. In the lower elevations, the human presence is marked by infrastructure like the Diversion Dam and Gaging Station on Stony Creek.

Local history is preserved in features such as the Stonyford Cem and the Ruby King Mine, which point to early settlement and resource extraction in the region. Recreation and community hubs are evident at the Rodeo Grounds and Cooks Springs, while seasonal travelers and campers are noted at Digger Pine Campground. The network of trails and roads, including Smelt Road, provides a clear view of how these remote valleys were navigated in the late 1960s.