2015 Map of Leech Lake Mountain

About this map

Mendocino National Forest defines the character of this mountainous terrain at the boundary of Trinity and Mendocino counties. The landscape is marked by high-altitude features like Leech Lake Mountain and Castle Peak, with the Middle Fork Eel River and its numerous tributaries, such as Rattlesnake Cr and Hammerhorn Cr, carving through the steep topography. Named clearings and family-identified landmarks like Asa Bean Flat, Foster Glades, and Reeves Place suggest a history of isolated homesteading and livestock grazing in these remote uplands. A network of trails and secondary routes, including the Pillsbury-Indian Dick road, provides the primary access through the ridges and canyons. The presence of specialized locations like Airplane Meadow and Dewell Garden indicates specific historical land uses within the wilderness, while Ham Pass serves as a critical transit point across the southern ridge lines.