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1998 Map of Hayfork

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Hayfork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Hayfork serves as the central hub of this valley landscape, where the confluence of Hayfork Creek and Big Creek supported a distinct mountain community late in the 20th century. The settlement patterns reveal a mix of traditional ranching and modern infrastructure, evidenced by locations like the Big Creek Ranch and the County Fairgrounds. The presence of industrial history is visible in the extensive Tailings near the center of town and the Hayfork Airport.

Beyond the valley floor, the terrain climbs toward Thompson Peak and Farmer Ridge within the Shasta-Trinity National Forests. This area was historically active with small-scale resource extraction, documented by several sites including the Kelly Mine, Layman Mine, and Farmer Mine. Water management is prominent through features like Ewing Reservoir and the network of gulches such as Drinkwater Gulch and Kingsbury Gulch that drain the surrounding high country.