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1960 Map of Gualala

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Gualala
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Gualala settlement and its coastal surroundings are documented during a period of transition between maritime activity and inland industry. Positioned at the mouth of the Gualala River, the town shows evidence of its logging economy with a prominent Lumber Mill situated near the county line between Mendocino Co and Sonoma Co. The coastline is dotted with historical points of interest such as Collins Landing, Bourns Landing, and Anchor Bay, illustrating the reliance on small maritime outposts for transport before modern highway systems dominated the region.

Moving inland, the terrain is defined by a dense network of gulches including Schooner Gulch and China Gulch that feed into the Garcia River and the South Fork Garcia River. Cultural landmarks like the Seaside Sch and Wildwood Ranch provide glimpses into mid-century community life and land use. The map also records early infrastructure such as Iversen Road and several landing sites that once served as vital links for the redwood timber trade.