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1944 Map of Annapolis

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Annapolis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The northern reaches of Sonoma County are defined by the convergence of the North Fork Gualala River and the South Fork Gualala River, carving through a landscape of persistent ridges and ranch lands during the mid-1940s. The small settlement of Annapolis sits along Beatty Ridge, serving as a central point for the surrounding agricultural community. Nearby, the Horicon Sch stands as a focal point for local families, while the presence of the Stewarts Point Rancheria indicates the enduring cultural landscape of the region's indigenous inhabitants.

Transportation across this difficult terrain is marked by essential points like Clarks Crossing, where the road meets the river. The map details numerous family-named landmarks that speak to the area's ranching heritage, including the Evans Ranch, Olson Ranch, and Noble Ranch. These homesteads are scattered among prominent heights such as Hoover Ridge and Sugarloaf Mtn, illustrating a rural economy deeply tied to the topography of the Wheatfield Fork Gualala River drainage.