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1967 Map of Potato Hill

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Potato Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Snow Mountain House stands as a rare cultural marker in this high-elevation landscape within the Mendocino National Forest. The map detail reveals a terrain defined by steep ridges and deep drainage systems, where local travel relied heavily on an extensive network of named trails such as the Pack Trail and numerous 4wd routes. The geography is characterized by prominent features like Potato Hill and the Blue Slides Ridge, which separates the waters of Blue Slides Creek from the surrounding valleys.

Water sources are vital to the history of this area, evidenced by the concentration of named springs and remote campsites. From the thermal waters of Crabtree Hot Springs to the administrative and recreational hubs at Bear Creek Station and Water Tank Campground, the map captures the late 20th-century character of the Snow Mountain Wilderness before modern revisions. These landmarks provide essential context for researchers tracing historical land use, forest service infrastructure, and the early recreation patterns of the Lake and Colusa County borderlands.