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2021 Map of Gualala

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Gualala
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Gualala and Anchor Bay anchor the jagged coastline of southern Mendocino County, where the coastal range meets the Pacific. The landscape is defined by deep drainages like Bourns Gulch and Getchell Gulch, while inland ridges such as Fleming Ridge rise toward Gualala Mtn. This era shows a community shaped by its topography, with small airstrips like Lofty Redwoods Airport and Ocean Ridge Airport providing aerial access to this complex terrain.

Genealogists will find local history preserved at the Fish Rock Cem and Bourn Cem, situated near the coastal settlements. The map details a transition from sea-level landmarks like Havens Neck and Fish Rock to the high timberlands accessed by routes like Old Stage Rd and Fish Rock Rd. The border between Mendocino Co and Sonoma Co is clearly marked at the mouth of the river system, highlighting the area's role as a regional gateway.