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1969 Map of Noble Butte

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Noble Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Red Mountain dominates this corner of Mendocino County, where the South Fork Eel River carves a deep valley through the coastal ranges. In the late 1960s, this landscape was defined by its protected old-growth timber and small riverside settlements like Riverdale and Bridges. The map details the Smithe State Park and the Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, noting landmarks such as the Capt Miles Standish Tree and the Dora Redwoods Reserve.

Beyond the river, the terrain rises toward Noble Butte and Hiltabidels Opening, marked by a network of Jeep Trails and Milstead Road. Evidence of local industry and early settlement is found in scattered Mines, a small Cem, and a School tucked near Elkhorn Creek. The transition from the river bottom to the high gaps like Windy Gap illustrates the complex topography of the Northern California wilderness.