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1969 Map of Leggett

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Leggett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The South Fork Eel River carves a winding path through the heart of Mendocino County, where the settlement of Leggett serves as a vital junction in the redwood country. This 1969 field-checked survey highlights the early infrastructure of the region, including the modernizing 4 Lane highway transitioning through South Leggett and past the famous Chandelier Tree. The landscape is a complex network of narrow valleys and named creek systems, with Dann Valley and Winkie Flat providing some of the few level areas amidst the steep elevations of Elkhorn Ridge.

Recreational and communal life is well-documented, from the Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area in the north to localized enclaves like Underwood Park, Camp St Michael, and The Hermitage. The map also traces the river's course through dramatic bends, such as Big Bend and Horseshoe Bend, where historical river mile markers and a Gaging Station indicate the river's importance for early water resource monitoring in the Pacific Northwest.