2012 Map of Tomhead Mountain

About this map

Tomhead Mountain and its prominent Tomhead Mountain Lookout serve as the geographic anchor for this section of Tehama County. The landscape is defined by a complex network of ridges and gulches, including Nuisance Ridge, Brushy Ridge, and Syd Cabin Ridge, which divide the drainages of the Cold Fork and Stinking Cr. This area is characterized by seasonal camps and high-altitude glades, such as Appletree Glade and Attlebury Glade, connected by remote forest routes like Forest Rte 35. Numerous water sources, including Miners Cabin Spring, Lone Pine Springs, and Stinking Springs, reflect a history of backcountry utility. The placement of the Tomhead Saddle Trailhead and established sites like Saddle Camp Campground highlights the area's continued use as a gateway for mountain navigation and surveillance.