1955 Map of Geyserville

About this map

Alexander Valley is the primary focus of this mid-century topographic survey, where the Russian River and the Northwestern Pacific railroad define the transportation and agricultural corridor of northern Sonoma County. The settlement of Geyserville sits at the heart of this landscape, flanked by the smaller rail stops of Chianti and Nervo. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward Bradford Mtn, where numerous creek branches like Dry Creek and Pena Creek drain the steep ridges. The map captures a moment of established rural infrastructure, noting local gathering places such as the Grange Hall and Manzanita School. Unique social history is preserved through the labeling of the Lytton Industrial Home and the Olive Hill Cemetery, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists and local historians studying the evolution of land use and community institutions in the region.