1952 Map of Leggett

About this map

The South Fork Eel River winds through the heart of this mid-century Mendocino County landscape, where the redwood timber economy and ranching roots intersect. The settlement of Leggett serves as a central hub, situated near the Leggett Airstrip and Edward R. Hickey State Park. The geography is defined by prominent ridges including Red Mountain, Brush Mountain, and Elkhorn Ridge, which separate the myriad creek drainages like Cedar Creek and Rattlesnake Creek. Evidence of early upland travel is found along Mail Ridge Road and several family holdings such as Bell Springs, Drewry Ranch, and Blue Rock Ranch. These scattered outposts and the presence of Redwine Cabin illustrate a pattern of isolated mountain living and seasonal resource extraction typical of the northern Coast Ranges before more modern infrastructure fully unified the region.