2012 Map of Helena

About this map

The confluence of the Trinity River and the N Fork Trinity River serves as the geographic anchor for this 2012 survey of the Trinity Alps region. Small settlements and former stops like Helena and Coleridge sit tucked along the winding river valleys, while Long Ranch and Waldorf Crossing provide evidence of earlier land use in this isolated terrain. The landscape is defined by its deep drainages and named ridges, including Manzanita Ridge and Treloar Ridge, which rise toward the prominence of Twin Sisters Mountain. Access into this backcountry is primarily via Forest Service roads like Hobo Gulch Rd and Manzanita Ridge Rd. Recreational points such as Pigeon Point Campground highlight the area's modern shift toward river-based activities, while names like Cutthroat Gulch and Squaw Gulch reflect the rugged character of the northern California wilderness.