2015 Map of Burbeck

About this map

The California Western RR carves a winding path through the Mendocino County hills, following the course of the Noyo River to serve historic timber and transportation points. Small settlements and former mill sites such as Shake City, Burbeck, and Clare Mill dot the river valley, marking the industrial legacy of the region's redwood forests. In the east, the residential expansion of Brooktrails is evident, with a dense network of roads like Sherwood Rd and Ridge Rd weaving through the upland terrain near Lake Emily. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, from the heights of Three Chop Ridge in the west to the numerous canyons carved by waterways like Hayworth Cr, Soda Cr, and Willits Cr. This map documents a modern view of a region where old logging infrastructure and newer residential developments coexist among the steep drainages of the North Coast Ranges.