1967 Map of Potato Hill

About this map

Mendocino National Forest defines the character of this 1960s survey, showing a landscape organized by watershed and high-elevation ridges. The map documents remote structures and seasonal sites like Snow Mountain House and the Bear Creek Station, alongside primitive infrastructure such as the Water Tank near the Bear Creek Campground. The presence of Crabtree Hot Springs along Rice Fork points to the geothermal history of the region, while the boundary between Lake Co and Colusa Co traces the high ground of Board Camp Ridge. A dense network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trs suggests the area was primarily used for recreation, grazing, and fire management. Named springs like Madrone Spring and Sylar Spring are scattered across the terrain, marking vital water sources in this complex drainage system.