2021 Map of Lake Pillsbury

About this map

Lake Pillsbury serves as the central hub for this portion of the Mendocino National Forest, where the waters of the Rice Fork and the Eel Wild and Scenic River converge. The landscape is defined by the sharp relief of Boardman Ridge and McLeod Ridge, which hem in the seasonal residences and recreation sites along the shoreline. The mapping shows a distinct concentration of activity at the northern end of the reservoir, including the Gravelly Valley Airport and the historic Pillsbury Ranch. Notable for its remote road network, the area is accessible via routes like the Van Arsdale-Pillsbury road and the Lake Co. Rd. (Scott Dam). Landowners and genealogists will find interest in the precise locations of the Rice Fork Summer Homes and small outposts such as Cabbage Patch. The map also documents numerous water sources vital to the local ecology, such as Logan Spring and Dead Cow Spring.