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1959 Map of Boonville

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Boonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Boonville and Philo anchor the Anderson Valley in this late-1950s survey of the California Coast Ranges. The landscape is defined by the steep ridges of the North Fork Navarro River and the Masonite Industrial Road, a dedicated heavy-haul timber route winding through the backcountry toward Orrs Springs. This network of private and public roads supported a robust logging economy, evidenced by operations like the Philbrick Mill near Lazy Creek.

Family legacies are preserved through numerous ranch and homestead labels, including the Hagemann Ranch, Mann Ranch, and the Old Wright Place. Educational and community centers such as Anderson Valley HS and Hansen Sch serve the scattered valley settlements. The map also highlights significant conservation areas including Montgomery Woods State Park, known for its redwood groves, and Hendy Woods State Park along the Navarro River, illustrating the balance between industry and preservation in Mendocino County at mid-century.