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1995 Map of Plaskett Meadows

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Plaskett Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Mendocino National Forest defines the landscape of this high-elevation region in the mid-1990s, centering on the high meadows and glades where early settlements and seasonal camps once gathered. Plaskett Meadows and the Plaskett Recreation Area serve as central landmarks, surrounded by a complex network of ridges including Hardin Ridge and Brushy Mountain. The presence of Copper City, Lone Star, and Jenks Place suggests a history of remote homesteading or mining activity, further evidenced by a labeled Prospect near Elk Ridge.

Transport through the area is anchored by the Covelo Willows Road, which provides access to numerous forest camps such as Keeran Camp and Squaw Camp. The map preserves the locations of structural remains like Walker Cabin (Site) and identifies distinctive geologic features like Charlies Rock and Chimney Rock. Water sources are vital in this terrain, with Frolic Spring, Ice Spring, and Starjack Spring feeding into drainages like Mill Creek and Plaskett Creek.