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1958 Map of Elledge Peak

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Elledge Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Russian River valley south of Ukiah serves as a vital corridor for agriculture and transportation in late 1950s Mendocino County. The river is flanked by the Northwestern Pacific Railroad and the Redwood Highway, tracing a path between the Yokaya and Sanel land grants. This valley floor is characterized by an organized network of orchards and vineyards, supported by a system of levees and gaging stations.

Rising to the west, the landscape shifts abruptly into the high country of Cleveland Mountain and Elledge Peak. This area is dotted with historic family operations and holdings, including the McNab Ranch, W L Crawford Ranch, and Burnie Hill Ranch. Local history is preserved at the Indian Cemetery near Howell Creek, while the presence of Prospects and numerous springs like Alder Spring indicates the resource-driven nature of the upland terrain.