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2015 Map of Newhouse Ridge

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Newhouse Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mendocino National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape in Mendocino County, where the Middle Fork Eel River and Black Butte River converge in a complex network of drainages and ridges. The map documents the isolated McClure Place and the historic footprint of ranching and forestry across high-elevation terrain, including Newhouse Ridge and George Lambert Ridge. These family-named landmarks are connected by a system of primitive access routes like the Pillsbury-Indian Dick and Forest Highway Seven.

This survey reveals a landscape organized by watershed and timber potential, featuring specific landmarks like Shake Cabin Flat and Bucknell Spring. The intricate topography of Hellhole Canyon and Bentley Basin illustrates the natural barriers that shaped land use in this part of California long before modern development. Notable peaks and viewpoints, such as Nebo Rock and Little Baldy, serve as traditional anchors for navigating the dense forest and deep canyons.