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2012 Map of Zeni Ridge

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Zeni Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Garcia River and Rancheria Cr dominate this section of the Mendocino County landscape, where the terrain is defined by a series of named openings and ridges. High points like Dry Bridge Mountain and Buck Peak overlook a network of watercourses including Minnie Cr and Inman Cr. Settlement patterns are sparse, represented by locations such as Little Penny and Zeni Ridge, connected by historical routes like Signal Ridge Rd and Fish Rock Rd.

Resource-related place names such as Hog Ranch Ridge, Little Horse Opening, and Mule Opening suggest a legacy of livestock grazing and early agricultural passage through the coastal range. Features such as Summit Spring and Stansbury Spring mark essential water sources in this elevated country, while narrow passes like German Gap and Mal Pass indicate the natural corridors used to navigate the complex topography between the river valleys.