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2018 Map of Tomhead Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Tomhead Mountain
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 defines the rugged character of this part of Tehama County, where high ridges and deep gulches create a complex drainage network. The terrain is marked by significant elevations such as Tomhead Mtn and Wells Creek Peak, with numerous named glades—including Appletree Glade, Attlebury Glade, and Cox Glade—suggesting small openings in the dense forest cover. This map reveals a landscape managed for both timber and conservation, crisscrossed by remote access points like Forest Rte 35 and Pettyjohn Rd.

Water sources are vital markers in this geography, ranging from Stinking Springs to the headwaters of Cold Fork and Wells Creek. The naming conventions of features like Nuisance Ridge, Greasewood Basin, and Handy Camp Gulch offer a window into the experiences of early surveyors and foresters navigating this difficult ground. Local history is etched into the topography through family or descriptive names like Syd Cabin Ridge and Miners Cabin Spring, indicating early habitation or industrial sites long since overtaken by the forest.