2021 Map of Mathison Peak

About this map

Mathison Peak serves as a central landmark in this portion of Mendocino County, where the landscape is defined by the steep, wooded drainage systems of the Big River, Little River, and Albion River. The map documents a rugged terrain carved by numerous gulches, including Russian Gulch and Manly Gulch, and heights such as Hi Chute Ridge. Small settlements and named locations like Melbourne, Tom Bell Flat, and Whiskey Springs are connected by a network of logging roads and trails, including Caspar Logging Rd and the Fort Bragg-Willits Rd. The inclusion of the Little River Airport near Albion Ridge highlights the modern infrastructure present in this otherwise heavily forested area. Researchers can trace the intricate network of recreation and resource trails like the Fern Canyon Trl Trl and Manly Gulch Trl Trl as they wind through the coastal canyon country.