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1967 Map of Lake Pillsbury

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Lake Pillsbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Lake Pillsbury and the Eel River valley are the central features of this mid-1960s survey within the Mendocino National Forest. The landscape is characterized by its recreational and utility infrastructure, anchored by Scott Dam and the nearby Gravelly Valley Airport. The map documents a period of established backcountry settlement and seasonal use, noting specific residential and livestock sites such as Lake Pillsbury Ranch, Faraway Ranch, and the Cabbage Patch.

Remote stations and specialized terrain labels provide insight into early resource management, including the Soda Creek Station, a State Game Refuge, and numerous named ridges like Ericson Ridge and Packsaddle Ridge. The map also captures the early layout of regional campgrounds including Pogic Point Campground and Oak Flat Campground, positioned along the edges of the Gravelly Valley floor which, as noted in the margin, is subject to controlled inundation.