1958 Map of Elledge Peak

About this map

The Russian River valley south of Ukiah serves as a vital corridor for both agriculture and transportation in this late 1950s survey. The Northwestern Pacific railroad and the Redwood Highway parallel the river through the Yokaya and Sanel lands, linking a series of named ranching estates. Family-owned tracts such as McNab Ranch, the W L Crawford Ranch, and Burnie Hill Ranch dominate the valley floor and lower foothills, illustrating the region's mid-century rural character. In the uplands to the west, the landscape rises sharply toward Elledge Peak and Cleland Mountain, where the terrain is marked by isolated Springs and rugged ranching outposts like Bus McCall. Near the river, an Indian Cemetery and the small settlement of El Roble provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of Mendocino County's interior.