2012 Map of High Divide

About this map

The ridge line known as High Divide forms a significant topographic spine near the California-Oregon border, separating complex drainage systems in this remote corner of Del Norte County. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of several major waterways, including the South Fork Winchuck River to the north and the North Fork Smith River to the southeast. Movement through this upland area relies on established routes like Low Divide Rd and Rowdy Creek Rd, which connect notable landmarks such as Stone Corral and Low Divide. The map illustrates a network of Forest Service roads, such as 18n22 and 17n21, threading between isolated features like Wimer Spring and the curiously named Hole-In-The Ground. This network suggests a history of timber management and watershed protection across the varying terrain of Rowdy Creek and Hardscrabble Creek.