2011 Map of Mount Withington

About this map

Mount Withington stands as a prominent high point within the southern reach of the San Mateo Mountains, anchoring a landscape defined by deep drainages and critical water sources. This 2011 survey illustrates the modern management of this high-elevation terrain, where remote outposts like Monica Cabin and infrastructure such as Cooney Windmill support ranching or forestry operations far from urban centers. The drainage pattern is complex, with Milligan Gulch carving the northeast while Estaline Canyon and Potato Canyon cut through the central and southern slopes. Water management is a primary theme of the landscape, visible in the naming of dispersed points like Cement Tank, Road Tank, and A-L Spring. The map documents a rugged interior accessible primarily via Forest 52 Rd, providing a detailed look at the geographical relationship between named peaks like A-L Peak and the gaps that bridge these mountainous ridges.