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2015 Map of Tomhead Mountain

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Tomhead Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Trinity National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Tehama County, where steep drainages and prominent peaks create a complex network of ridges and gulches. The terrain is anchored by Tomhead Mountain and Wells Creek Peak, with numerous spring-fed watercourses such as Stinking Creek and Cold Fork carving deep into the mountainsides. These natural features are interspersed with clearings like Cox Glade and Attlebury Glade, suggesting the historical use of these alpine meadows for grazing or early mountain encampments.

A sense of the area's isolation and rugged utility is reflected in names like Nuisance Ridge and Syd Cabin Ridge, while Miners Spring hints at the historical prospecting that once occurred within these canyons. The only significant human conduit through this landscape is Pettyjohn Road, which skirts the eastern edge near Red Flat. This map provides a detailed record of the forest's topographic character, showing the intricate relationship between the high ridges and the headwaters of the local creek systems.