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1954 Map of Camp Meeker

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Camp Meeker
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Bohemian Grove dominates the central redwood-forested landscape of this 1954 survey, situated south of the Russian River and the resort communities of Guerneville and Rio Dell. The map captures the Sonoma County hills during a period of transition, where established timber stands and vacation retreats like Camp Meeker and Northwood Lodge sit alongside agricultural developments.

Further south, the landscape opens into the valleys of Estero Americano and Salmon Creek, centered on the town of Occidental. The presence of several local schoolhouses, including Jonive Sch and Joy Sch, reflects the rural residency of the mid-1950s. Infrastructure such as the Bohemian Highway and Harrison Grade Road connect these upland settlements to Forestville, illustrating the historic transportation corridors of the coastal range before modern expansion altered the footprint of these small timber and orchard communities.