1991 Map of Northspur

About this map

Jackson State Forest dominates the southern landscape of this coastal California interior, where the Noyo River and its various forks carve through high ridges. This 1991 provisional edition captures a region defined by logging history and summer recreation, featuring several named camps such as Camp Mendocino, Camp Saint Albert, and Camp Noyo. The map documents the intricate network of gulches and creeks feeding the North Fork Noyo River, highlighting the difficult topography that dictated the placement of early settlements and routes. Distinctive landmarks like Three Chop Ridge and Sherwood Ridge flank the central river valleys. Smaller, perhaps more transient locations like Marble Place and Old Camp Seven provide valuable reference points for those tracing the industrial or family history of Mendocino County’s timberlands during the late 20th century.