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2018 Map of Piercy

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Piercy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Piercy and the nearby settlement of Andersonia are situated along the winding course of the South Fork Eel River in this modern Mendocino County survey. The landscape is defined by its steep tributary system, with numerous named drainages such as Rancheria Cr, Low Gap Cr, and Red Mountain Cr feeding into the river valley. A notable point of local history is the Minnie Stoddard Lilley Gravesite, which marks the presence of early settlers in this forested region.

High points and clearings like Jackass Ridge, Chimney Rock, and Dugans Opening reveal the rugged topography that dictated the placement of early roads and homesteads. Local infrastructure is represented by routes such as Pepperwood Springs Rd and Red Mtn Rd, which navigate the terrain away from the river banks. Smaller features like Waterfall Gulch and Bridges Cr further illustrate the intricate water network of the Eel River watershed.