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2012 Map of Plaskett Ridge

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Plaskett Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Black Butte River carves a deep path through this section of the Mendocino National Forest, serving as a central axis for a landscape defined by sharp ridges and isolated homesteads. Named clearings and historical sites like Carpenter Place, Keller Place, and Hays Place are scattered across the high ground, suggesting a legacy of early ranching or mountain habitation. The terrain is structured by prominent elevations including Plaskett Ridge and Pinto Ridge, with higher peaks like Little Baldy and Umbrella Butte marking the southern reaches.

Remote camps and landmarks such as McCombs Camp, Post Camp, and the curiously named Buzzard Roost highlight the area's history as a destination for forest workers and travelers. Water sources are vital here, from the sequestered Keller Lake to Chief Spring and McCoy Spring. These features, connected by a network of Forest Service routes like Forest Rte M1, illustrate the remote character of this mountain region as it was surveyed in 2012.