1960 Map of Albion

About this map

Albion sits perched above its namesake Albion Cove along this 1960 Mendocino coastline, showing a landscape defined by dramatic headlands and river mouths. The settlement at Albion is the primary hub, while further south, the map identifies the Whitesboro (Site) near Whitesboro Cove, signaling the legacy of earlier coastal industries. The topography is dominated by high coastal benches such as Albion Ridge and Navarro Ridge, which are separated by the deep incisions of the Albion River and Navarro River. These waterways terminate at distinctive maritime landmarks like Navarro Head and the Arch of the Navarro. Inland, the map records rural locations like Handley and a hillside Cem, providing specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family footprints in this timber and ranching region of Northern California.