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1996 Map of Mendocino Pass

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Mendocino Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Mendocino Pass serves as a critical high-elevation gateway within the Mendocino National Forest, where the boundaries of Mendocino, Tehama, and Glenn counties converge. This 1996 revision, based on earlier mid-century topography, documents a landscape defined by isolated homesteads and forest service infrastructure. Notable family-named sites such as Hardy Place, Bredehoft Place, and the McIsaac Ranch are scattered among the steep ridgelines, indicating the long history of high-country ranching and habitation in this part of the California Coast Ranges.

The topography is dominated by massive features like Anthony Peak and Anthony Ridge, which overlook established sites such as Government Flat and Government Camp. These areas, alongside the remote Wells Cabin, reflect the region's management for timber and grazing. The complex drainage network, including Grindstone Creek and Espee Creek, originates from these summits, providing a detailed look at the hydrology before these waters reach the Central Valley.