1966 Map of Leech Lake Mountain

About this map

Mendocino National Forest is defined by its network of historic pack trails and seasonal outposts throughout this mid-1960s survey. Significant land features like Leech Lake Mtn and Hammerhorn Ridge rise above the Middle Fork Eel River, while localized names such as Osborn Station, Foster Ranch, and Reeves Place hint at the human activity within the diminished portion of the Round Valley Indian Reservation. The map documents a wilderness economy of remote lodges and transit points, including Hotel Camp, Travelers Home, and the eponymous Leech Lake. Extensive Pack Trail and Jeep Trail routes connect high-elevation landmarks like Airplane Meadow and Castle Peak, providing a detailed record of the forest's access points before modern development patterns fully emerged in this part of Trinity and Mendocino Counties.