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1967 Map of Covelo West

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Covelo West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Round Valley Indian Reservation Boundary marks a significant transition in this Mendocino County landscape, where the flat, agricultural expanse of Round Valley meets the rising terrain of Poonkinny Ridge. The settlement of Covelo serves as the focal point, showing a established grid of streets including Foothill Blvd and schools like Round Valley High School. This survey captures the area before modern expansion, detailing a network of rural lanes such as Henderson Road and Biggar Lane that connect outlying ranch lands and small community centers like the 7th Day Adventist School.

Beyond the valley floor, the map details the resource-based economy of the late 1960s. The presence of the Gas Mine and numerous named springs like Davis Salt Ground suggest a landscape valued for its natural yield. Numerous trails, including the Gas Mine Jeep Trail and Ridge Trail, wind through the western hills, providing access to remote landmarks like Medicine Hill and the waters of Perry Ridge Lake.