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1998 Map of Jim Jam Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Trinity Alps Wilderness dominates the landscape of eastern Trinity County, where the sharp relief of Jim Jam Ridge and Bake Oven Ridge defines the high country of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This remote territory is characterized by a sparse human footprint centered on established backcountry sites like Hailstone Camp, Stove Camp, and Jakes Lower Camp. These camps, along with the Hunting Ground, suggest a long-standing history of seasonal use for pack trips or livestock grazing in the rugged terrain between Beartooth Mountain and Brushy Mountain.

Water sources are vital markers in this high-altitude drainage system, notably the New River and its South Fork New River. Along the riverbanks, the Miller Ranch stands as a rare named private holding amidst the federal forest lands. Evidence of small-scale industry appears near Mills Hill, where a Gravel site is noted, while natural landmarks such as the Water Fall on Willow Gulch highlight the verticality of the Devils Canyon area.