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1969 Map of Tan Oak Park

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Tan Oak Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Tan Oak Park serves as a central point in this northern Mendocino County landscape, where the winding path of 101 follows the canyon of Rattlesnake Creek. The map documents a rugged interior geography defined by the crossing of the Fourth Standard Parallel North, separating Township 23 North and Township 22 North. Settlement is sparse and follows the water, marked by small holdings like Bald Mtn Ranch and Redwood Ranch.

The presence of the Empire Roadside Rest and various named dwellings such as Bowman Place and Elder Place highlights the local topography's influence on development. Further south, Tenmile Creek carves a deep valley past Camp Seabow and a dedicated Gaging Station, illustrating the importance of water management in the region. Numerous named peaks and ridges, including Brush Mountain and Mall Ridge, enclose the narrow drainages of Hogshed Creek and Cold Creek.