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2012 Map of Riley Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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Steuben Place and several other historic homesteads and sites dot the high ridges of Tehama County in this 2012 survey. The landscape is defined by the drainages of S Fork Elder Cr and Mill Cr, which carve through a network of named peaks including Brush Mountain, Red Mountain, and Eagle Peak. These elevations are connected by a complex system of Forest Service routes, such as Forest Rte M2 and Colyear Springs Rd, tracing the movement of ranching and forestry across the centuries.

Evidence of historical activity is found at Patton Mill and Riley Cabin, while seasonal camps like Postpile Camp and Eagle Rock Camp suggest the area's continued use for recreation and land management. The presence of spring-fed landmarks like Cold Spring and Government Spring highlights the critical water sources that made habitation possible at remote spots such as Mitchell Place and Dawson Place.