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1979 Map of Grouse Mtn

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Grouse Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Six Rivers National Forest dominates this topographic study of the Northern California wilderness, showcasing a landscape defined by steep ridges and isolated outposts. The summit of Horse Mountain serves as a focal point for infrastructure and industry, featuring both the Horse Mountain Radio Towers and the Horse Mountain Mine. The area's settlement pattern is reflected in remote stations and family-named cabins, such as Ammon Station, McMillion Cabin, and the Lower Joe Green Cabin situated near the base of Spike Buck Mountain.

A network of specialized routes like Friday Ridge Road and various jeep trails provide access to fire management and lookout points, including the Grouse Mountain Lookout Tower in the southern sector. Waterways including Madden Creek and Willow Creek carve through the terrain, supporting localized sites like Friday Camp and Janes Place. This map captures a specific era of forest management and high-elevation land use before modern technological shifts altered remote lookout operations.