1943 Map of Duncans Mills

About this map

The Russian River snakes through the coastal mountains of Sonoma County toward the Pacific Ocean, anchoring a network of early 20th-century resort communities and agricultural outposts. During the early 1940s, this corridor was defined by seasonal retreats like Vacation Beach, Guernewood Park, and Villa Grande, alongside established settlements such as Monte Rio and Duncans Mills. The map reveals a landscape balancing recreation and rugged terrain, with multiple youth camps including Todd Boy Scout Camp and St Joseph Camp tucked into the gulches.