2015 Map of Maple Creek

About this map

Fernwood and the small settlement of Maple Creek anchor this mid-2010s survey of the Humboldt County interior. The landscape is defined by the steep elevation changes of the Six Rivers National Forest, where drainages like Redwood Creek and Maple Creek carve through the northern coastal range. High-elevation features such as Snow Camp Mountain and Squirrel Tail Ridge overlook a network of specialized mountain routes, including Thief Camp Road and Taylorville Road. This map captures a remote section of Northern California where timber-era geography meets modern conservation boundaries. Researchers can trace the path of High Prairie Creek through Murphy Meadow or locate the secluded waters of Lake Prairie, reflecting a land use pattern still dominated by watershed management and forestry access rather than urban expansion.