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1951 Map of Lake Pillsbury

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Lake Pillsbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Lake Pillsbury and its surrounding mountain ranges dominate this Mendocino National Forest landscape during the mid-century era. The reservoir is anchored by Scott Dam, where the Eel River and numerous tributaries like Rice Creek and Soda Creek converge. The mapping shows a working wilderness where recreational and government interests meet, featuring the Soda Creek Guard Sta and the Elk Mountain Guard Sta alongside several campgrounds and a dedicated Landing Field.

Remote ranching and early logging operations are evident through family-named landmarks such as Fuller Ranch and Smith Ranch, as well as the Howard Mill site. High-elevation terrain includes the prominent Snow Mountain and Elk Mountain, while geothermal features are represented by the Crabtree Hot Springs in the southeast. The area serves as a State Game Refuge, with the terrain marked by steep ridges like McLeod Ridge and Boardman Ridge.