John Olmsted (March 2, 1938 – March 8, 2011) was a California naturalist and conservationist most famous for creating the Independence Trail in Nevada City, California, as well as helping to save numerous other parcels, from Jug Handle State Natural Reserve near Mendocino to the Bridgeport covered bridge.
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During his time in Mendocino he worked with Hans Jenny in recognizing and preserving the Pygmy Forest, which is located within the boundaries of Jug Handle.
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A more limited lake was also part of the original landscape design by John Olmsted to reflect the Washington State Capitol building on Puget Sound.