1995 Map of Log Spring

About this map

Mendocino National Forest defines the rugged character of this high-elevation landscape, where a network of ridgelines and seasonal springs dictated the locations of early backcountry outposts. The map reveals a cluster of primitive sites and shelters, including Side Rod Camp, Saturday Camp, and Blackjack Camp, interspersed with family-named landmarks like Bodkin Cabin and Powell Cabin. These locations, often situated near vital water sources such as Buttermilk Spring and Beverly Spring, reflect the area's history of forest management and seasonal grazing. The terrain is dramatically partitioned by a series of prominent ridges, most notably Log Spring Ridge, Grindstone Ridge, and the whimsically named Hokey Pokey Ridge. This 1995 revision of earlier 1960s topography highlights how 4WD trails and forest service routes became the primary veins for movement across the Tehama and Glenn County line, connecting remote glades like Euchre Glade and Poison Glade to the larger drainage systems of Thomes Creek and Grindstone Creek.