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1967 Map of Plaskett meadows

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Plaskett meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Mendocino National Forest defines the high-country landscape of this 1960s survey, dominated by a complex network of ridges and watercourses. The area is marked by a legacy of seasonal camps and recreational outposts, such as Masterson Campground and Plaskett Meadows Campground. The presence of Copper City and a Prospect near Elk Ridge suggests a history of mineral exploration in these mountains.

Logistics across this terrain relied heavily on specialized transportation routes, indicated by numerous Jeep Trails and Pack Trails that connect remote points like Jenks Place and Ocean View. The drainage pattern is intricate, with Snow Basin Creek and Plaskett Creek carving deep into the slopes below peaks like Black Butte. This map documents a period before modern infrastructure reached these glades, preserving the locations of early wilderness camps including Keeran Camp and Brownell Camp.