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1955 Map of Geyserville

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Geyserville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Alexander Valley floor and the surrounding hills of the Sotoyome region define this mid-century landscape of Sonoma County. Along the Russian River, the settlement of Geyserville serves as a central hub, linked by the Redwood Highway and the Northwestern Pacific railroad. The agricultural character of the valley is evident through named properties and small rail sidings like Chianti, Omus, and Nervo.

Social and civic life is anchored by local landmarks such as the Grange Hall, the Lytton Industrial Home, and the Olive Hill Cem. Further west, the terrain rises sharply toward Bradford Mtn, where a network of trails including the Dorman Canyon Jeep Trail and Crane Canyon Jeep Trail penetrate the more difficult country. The presence of rural institutions like Manzanita Sch and an isolated Schoolhouse reflect a distributed community structure typical of this era's viticultural and ranching lands.