2012 Map of Fort Ross

About this map

Fort Ross (Historic) and the coastal settlement of Seaview overlook the Pacific from the high ridges of the Sonoma coast in this 2012 survey. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of the S Fork Gualala River and Russian Gulch Cr, where small-scale ranching and timber operations like Murphy Mill have historically carved a living from the terrain. Genealogists and local historians will find several family-named landmarks such as Seafeldt Ranch, Happy Hill Ranch, and Call Ranch, along with the Seaview Cem situated along Seaview Rd. Further inland, the map identifies contemporary and legacy sites like the Truth Home and Toners Place, while the presence of Meteni at the historic fort site acknowledges the indigenous heritage of the area. This record provides a detailed look at the interface between the rugged coastal mountains and the sea, tracing the winding paths of Fort Ross Rd and Meyers Grade Rd.