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1943 Map of Boonville

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Boonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Boonville and Philo anchor the agricultural landscape of Anderson Valley in the early 1940s, a region defined by its narrow valley floor and expansive timbered ridges. The settlement pattern reveals a series of established family holdings and ranching outposts like Greenfield Ranch, Linda Loma Ranch, and the Old Wright Place, which are scattered throughout the surrounding uplands. The timber industry's footprint is evident at Philbrick Mill, while the community's social structure is traced through rural education centers such as Anderson Valley Sch, Con Creek Sch, and Pine Ridge Sch.

The rugged terrain is drained by the Navarro River and its numerous tributaries, including Anderson Creek and Rancheria Creek. Pockets of protected old-growth forest are preserved at Montgomery Grove and Hendy Grove, standing in contrast to the developed flats. For local historians, the map documents the transition from early homesteads to a more structured mid-century ranching and logging economy, with notable landmarks like Orrs Springs providing geographical context for the county's northern reaches.