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2012 Map of Leech Lake Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Leech Lake Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Middle Fork Eel River carves through this northern California landscape, defining a network of remote outposts and high-elevation terrain. Named for its prominence, Leech Lake Mountain towers over a complex system of ridges and canyons, including Taliaferro Ridge and Stick Lake Canyon. This 2012 survey illustrates the scattered remains of human activity throughout the forest, where isolated homesteads and stopping points like Reeves Place, Foster Ranch, and the curiously named Travelers Home suggest a history of seasonal ranching or back-country travel.

Water sources are vital here, with numerous springs and small lakes such as Dewell Lake, Thistle Spring, and Bear Trap Spring dotting the map. The presence of Hotel Camp and Dewell Garden indicates localized areas of more permanent occupation or established resting spots within the rugged drainage of Williams Cr and Hammerhorn Cr. The lack of dense infrastructure, save for Forest Rte M1, highlights the enduring wilderness character of this region.