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1981 Map of Covelo

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Covelo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Round Valley serves as a distinct agricultural and cultural hub on this Mendocino County landscape, centered on the town of Covelo. The map reveals a complex arrangement of land use and jurisdictional boundaries, including the Round Valley Indian Reservation Boundary, the Laytonville Indian Reservation, and the Sherwood Valley Rancheria. These designations exist alongside the expansive Mendocino National Forest, illustrating the varied historical tenure of the region.

Coastal access and timber history are evident along the Pacific shore, where small settlements like Westport and Rockport sit near landmarks such as Cape Vizcaino and Mistake Pt. Inland, the Northwestern Pacific railroad corridor follows the rugged path of the Eel River, connecting remote outposts like Longvale. From the redwood groves of Smithe Redwoods State Reserve to the industrial mark of the Gas Mine, the map documents a territory defined by its river systems and the winding path of Highway 101.