Loading map...

1966 Map of Willis Ridge

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Willis Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Eel River carves a winding path through this northern California landscape, documented during a period of transition as 1960s data was revised in the late 1980s. The small settlement at Farley sits along the northwestern edge, serving as a rare point of habitation amidst a series of prominent landforms like Willis Ridge and Shimmins Ridge. The river's course is marked by a Gaging Station and various river miles, indicating its importance for water management and monitoring.

A network of drainage systems, including Tomki Creek, Wheelbarrow Creek, and the aptly named Bloody Run, feed into the primary river valley. These waterways are interspersed with seasonal Springs and geographic landmarks such as Pepper Gap and Lily Lake. The prevalence of 4wd tracks across the ridges suggests a landscape utilized for timber, ranching, or fire management, where accessibility remained limited to rugged utility routes.