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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

The Russian River winds through the northern reaches of this Sonoma County landscape, anchoring a series of riverside communities including Guerneville, Rio Dell, and Mirabel Heights. To the south, the terrain transitions into the dense timber and coastal valleys that define this part of the Redwood Empire. The deep-seated cultural and forestry history of the region is evident in the presence of Bohemian Grove and the Redwood Tree Farm, alongside youth and religious retreats like Westminster Woods and Alliance Redwood.

Central to the map's geography is Camp Meeker, situated along Dutch Bill Creek, and the settlement of Occidental to its southeast. The 1950s infrastructure is well-marked with numerous local schoolhouses such as Green Valley Sch and Meeker Sch, which served the rural families living along the winding Bohemian Highway and Harrison Grade Road. The map provides a detailed view of the mid-century transition from timber harvesting to a residential and recreational landscape.