2021 Map of Kneecap Ridge

About this map

Mendocino National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Lake and Glenn counties. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent ridges, including Spanish Ridge, Bear Wallow Ridge, and the namesake Kneecap Ridge, which divide numerous drainage basins. Major watercourses like the Eel River and Black Butte River cut through the topography, joined by smaller tributaries such as Corbin Cr and Anderson Cr. This 2021 survey details a network of forest access routes like the Neecap-Cabbage Patch road and Kneecap Tie, which navigate between peaks such as Round Mtn and High Point. The presence of named features like Gravelly Flat and The Basin indicates the varied geomorphology of this protected wilderness area, which remains largely dominated by its natural hydrography and steep relief.