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2018 Map of Swim Ridge

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Swim Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Trinity National Forest and Six Rivers National Forest converge in this high-elevation landscape, where the headwaters of the Mad River and its various forks carve through the terrain. The 2018 survey reveals a network of Forest Service infrastructure, including Wild Mad Rd and the Horse Ridge Lookout Rd, providing access to the steep ridges and gulches that characterize this part of Trinity County. A border with Mendocino National Forest is visible in the southern section, highlighting the intersection of three major federal lands.

Key landmarks such as Van Horn Peak, Swim Ridge, and South Fork Mtn anchor the topography. Water sources like Happy Camp Spring and the curiously named Water Spout Spring are essential features for navigating the back-country. The map also documents named drainages and meadows, including Cleveland Meadow and Raspberry Gulch, reflecting the local terminology used by foresters and hikers in these mountain ranges.