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2015 Map of Purdys Gardens

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Purdys Gardens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Cow Mountain and the high ridges of the Mayacamas Mountains dominate this 2015 survey of the Mendocino and Lake County border. This area is defined by its complex watershed, where Mill Creek, Lyons Valley Creek, and Scotts Creek carve through a network of steep elevations. The landscape is dotted with unique high-altitude water features like Rocky Lake, Hog-Lake, and Coon Lake, alongside tucked-away clearings such as Rickabaugh Glades and Fourmile Glade.

Historically used for ranching and recreation, the terrain is accessed via rugged paths like Mendo-Lake Road and University Road. While the Russian River touches the southwestern corner near Old River Road, the interior remains a series of prominent rises including Vandenburg Ridge, Panther Ridge, and Spruce Ridge. The map reveals the isolation of places like Lost Valley and Eightmile Valley, reflecting the enduring wild character of the northern California Coast Ranges.