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2012 Map of Kneecap Ridge

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Kneecap Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Provence Cabin stands as a lonely marker of human habitation in a landscape dominated by the complex drainage systems of the Eel River and the Black Butte River. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent, parallel ridges including Bear Wallow Ridge, Sheep Ridge, and Kneecap Ridge, which separate deep canyons and seasonal watercourses. The intricate network of forest roads, such as Forest Rte 20N12 and Forest Rte 20N08, suggests a region heavily utilized for timber management and fire access rather than permanent settlement.

Water sources like Cold Spring and named flats such as Gravelly Flat provide critical reference points for navigation through this steep country. The confluence of Trout Cr and Corbin Cr with the Eel River highlights the watershed's significance. From High Point to Low Gap, the map reveals a remote area of California where geographic features like Five Spring Ridge and Deafy Ridge define the local orientation.