2018 Map of Wrights Ridge

About this map

The Middle Fork Eel River winds through the heart of the Mendocino National Forest in this Trinity County wilderness, where the high-elevation landscape is defined by a complex network of ridges and remote valleys. Deep within this mountainous terrain, named features like Wrights Valley and Georges Valley suggest small pockets of level ground between the steep slopes of Wrights Ridge and Buck Ridge. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape largely shaped by its hydrology, featuring small alpine water bodies such as Lucky Lake and Henthorne Lake, alongside the curious topographical depression known as Hole in the Ground. Connectivity in this isolated region is marked by primitive crossings and landmarks, including the Hoxie Crossing and the Fern Point Bridge, which provide rare access points across the river system for those navigating the forest's extensive ridge-and-canyon system.