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2012 Map of Hayfork Bally

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Trinity River flows across the northern reaches of this Trinity County landscape, a vital corridor anchored by public spaces like Big Flat Campground and the Skunk Point Picnic Area. The terrain rises sharply away from the water towards the southern peaks, dominated by the high vantage of Hayfork Bally and its associated Hayfork Bally Lookout. This 2012 survey illustrates the network of Forest Service routes, such as Forest Rte 16 and Forest Rte 33N52, which provide access to isolated private holdings like Rose Ranch and Eagle Ranch.

Further south, the geography is defined by narrow creek drainages and ridges, including Limestone Ridge and Farmer Ridge. Named water sources like Love Letter Spring and Dog Run Spring suggest a long history of local travel and livestock use in the backcountry. The map captures a moment of modern forest management, where recreational sites and fire observation points coexist with established family-named landmarks and meadows like Hocker Meadow.