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1967 Map of Raglin Ridge

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Raglin Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Mendocino National Forest dominates this mid-century survey of the California Coast Ranges, where isolated family homesteads and ranching outposts define the human footprint. The map documents several named sites likely significant to local genealogy and land use history, including Hammer Place, Mary Ellen Place, and Copple Place. These small clearings, often located near reliable water sources like Hensley Springs or Colyear Springs, reveal the historic pattern of high-country settlement in Tehama County.

A network of ridges and gulches structures the landscape, punctuated by notable landmarks such as Franklin Point and Whisky Ridge. Resource extraction and seasonal livestock camps are evident through features like Grau Mine and Goat Camp. The presence of Love Cabin Spring and Raspberry Camp Spring suggests a reliance on scattered water points for both pack animals and early travelers navigating the complex terrain of Raglin Ridge and its surrounding canyons.