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1996 Map of Hough Springs

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Hough Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Hough Springs and its associated water tank sit near the junction of mountain roads and the North Fork Cache Creek, serving as a focal point for this section of the Mendocino National Forest. The landscape is defined by the massive Indian Valley Reservoir, which occupies the eastern valley floor, significantly altering the drainage patterns of Stanton Creek and Mill Creek. Numerous natural springs, such as Tule Glade Spring and Complexion Spring, are scattered across the high ridges, indicating a geography where water access was critical for early forest management and seasonal settlement.

Prominent landforms like Soapstone Ridge and Hough Ridge divide the terrain into deep canyons, including Ranier Canyon and Long Canyon. The presence of Davis Flat in the northeast corner, accompanied by a network of 4WD trails, suggests a history of remote access and resource management. Notable landmarks like Split Rock and Pacific Point provide orientation points within the dense network of ridges that form the boundary between Lake and Colusa counties.