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1991 Map of Van Arsdale Reservoir

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Van Arsdale Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Eel River carves through the southern reaches of the Mendocino National Forest on this 1991 survey, where the Van Arsdale Reservoir and its associated dam facilities serve as a focal point for water management along the Mendocino and Lake County boundary. The landscape is characterized by numerous family-named peaks and clearings, such as Jordan Flat, Hatchet Flat, and Deadmans Flat, suggesting a legacy of early grazing or timber activity.

Small settlements and outposts like Thomas and Ericson are mapped alongside recreational and utility sites, including Hartstone Camp and a designated Campground. The complex drainage network, defined by Salmon Creek and Dashiell Creek, emphasizes the importance of this watershed for northern California. This provisional edition preserves the network of unpaved roads and forest boundaries as they existed in the late 1980s and early 1990s.