1960 Map of Gualala

About this map

Signal Ridge and the South Fork Garcia River define the steep, gulch-cut topography of this coastal stretch where Mendocino and Sonoma counties meet. The coastline is marked by historic maritime points like Steens Landing, Havens Anchorage, and Bourns Landing, reflecting an era when small vessels were the primary link for the local timber economy. Near the mouth of the Gualala River, the settlement of Gualala serves as a focal point, featuring a Lumber Mill, a Trailer Park, and the nearby Gualala Point County Park. Inland, the landscape is a network of ridges and family-named landmarks such as Wildwood Ranch and Brooks Field. Small-scale heritage is preserved in sites like the Bourn Cem and the residential clusters at Anchor Bay, all set against a backdrop of deep drainage features like Robinson Gulch and St Orres Creek.