2012 Map of Girard Ridge

About this map

Girard Ridge and Soda Creek Ridge define the steep, creek-cut terrain of this Shasta County landscape. The network of Forest Service roads and ranching outposts like Willow Creek Ranch and the CooleyCircle Seven Ranch Resort shows how human activity has adapted to the high-elevation drainages of the southern Cascades. The map details a complex system of water sources, including Soda Springs, Water Trough Springs, and numerous named tributaries such as Squaw Valley Cr and Dairy Cr. Isolated landmarks like Dan Stevens and Ponto Park sit alongside more prominent natural features like Dogwood Butte, reflecting a region defined more by its natural topography and seasonal ranching than by dense permanent settlements. This 2012 survey provides a clear view of the modern infrastructure and geography of this upland wilderness area.