2012 Map of Mendocino Pass

About this map

Anthony Peak and its namesake lookout tower command the high ground of this Mendocino County landscape, marking a significant transition point in the local geography. The area is defined by a series of named high-elevation sites such as Government Flat, Board Ridge, and Espee Ridge, which separate various drainage systems including the Black Butte River and Grindstone Creek. This 2012 survey illustrates the importance of high-altitude access and resource management, with a dense network of Forest Service routes like Forest Route M4 and Forest Route 22N16 connecting remote outposts and recreational sites. Several historically significant family-named locations are documented here, including Hardy Place, Bredehoft Place, and Bollinger Place. These named settlements, alongside seasonal camps like Smith Camp and established grounds like Sugar Spring Campground, reflect a legacy of land use tied to the high ridges and seasonal springs of the coastal range.