2015 Map of Van Arsdale Reservoir

About this map

Van Arsdale Reservoir and the Eel River dominate the southern portion of this landscape, marking a critical point in the region's water infrastructure within the Mendocino National Forest. The map reveals a rugged terrain defined by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Sanhedrin Mtn and High Peak to the deep drainage basins of Salmon Cr and Trout Cr. The nomenclature of the flats suggests a history of local land use and seasonal camps, with names like Deadmans Flat, Hatchet Flat, and Jordan Flat dotting the ridges and valleys.