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2012 Map of Thatcher Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Thatcher Ridge and its surrounding peaks dominate this part of Mendocino County, where the Middle Fork Eel River cuts through the western edge of the terrain. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, with Thatcher Cr and Hayshed Cr carving out deep valleys between high points like Table Rock and Old Man Ridge. Evidence of human activity is scattered across these heights, notably at Holzhauser Ranch and Barnes Ranch, which suggest a history of high-elevation land use.

A complex network of Forest Service roads, such as Forest Rte 21N08 and Co Rte M1, provides the primary access to these remote ridgelines. Water sources are scarce on the higher ground, making features like Skunk Lake and Cold Spring significant landmarks for those navigating the area. From the northern extent at Hayshed Basin to Thatcher Butte in the south, the map illustrates the divide between rugged drainage basins and the open ridgetop pastures of Horse Pasture Ridge and Camp Meeting Ridge.