1996 Map of Hall Ridge

About this map

Mendocino National Forest defines the rugged verticality of this region, spanning the border of Tehama and Glenn counties. The landscape is marked by high elevations like Valley View Mountain and the deep cut of Thomas Gorge, while numerous small-scale agricultural holdings and homesteads are scattered across the ridges and gulches. Named landmarks such as Whitlock Place, Davies Orchard, and Conklin Orchard indicate a legacy of remote orcharding and ranching, often situated near vital water sources like Buck Spring or Daves Spring. Movement through this terrain in the mid-1990s relied heavily on a network of 4wd tracks and forest roads, connecting isolated spots like Black Bear Camp and Del Matteson Spr Camp to the larger drainages of Thomes Creek and Grindstone Creek. This survey captures a moment of established forest management and high-country ranching before modern shifts in land use and accessibility.