2015 Map of Noble Butte

About this map

Riverdale and Pratt Place anchor this 2015 survey of the Mendocino County interior, a landscape defined by high ridges and the intricate drainage of the South Fork Eel River. The geography is marked by numerous clearings and upland flats, including Peterson Opening, Hiltabidels Opening, and a cluster of meadows such as Talsma Meadow and Big Tree Meadow. These features suggest a history of seasonal grazing or high-altitude camps within the timbered terrain. Notable peaks like Noble Butte and Red Mtn provide significant vertical relief, while Windy Gap serves as a natural transition point between the drainages of McCoy Cr and Bridges Cr. The map details a network of creeks, from School Section Cr to Holohan Gulch, that feed into the larger river systems, illustrating the complex water-shedding environment of this section of the Coast Ranges.