2018 Map of Lake Pillsbury

About this map

Lake Pillsbury forms the geographic centerpiece of this Northern California landscape, where the Eel River and the Rice Fork converge. The area is defined by its recreational and utility infrastructure, featuring the Gravelly Valley Airport and several access points such as Oak Flat C.G. and the Pines Resort. The rugged surroundings of the Mendocino National Forest are marked by significant landmarks like Coyote Rocks and the heights of Bear Mtn. Settlement is sparse, represented by the small locality of Cabbage Patch and various summer home sites. A network of specialized roads, including the Pillsbury-Indian Dick and numerous 4X4 and OHV routes like Powder House OHV, indicates a landscape primarily utilized for timber management, power generation, and backcountry exploration. Notable landforms such as Graveyard Point and McLeod Ridge break the shoreline of the reservoir, reflecting a 21st-century management of these vital Lake County waterways.