1977 Map of Gualala

About this map

The Gualala River marks the southern border of this coastal survey, where the river meets the Pacific Ocean at the boundary of Mendocino Co and Sonoma Co. The settlement of Gualala serves as a hub for the local timber and ranching economy, with a Lumber Mill situated near the riverbanks and a complex network of coastal landings such as Bourns Landing, Collins Landing, and Steens Landing reflecting the region's maritime history. Inland, the terrain rises sharply toward Signal Ridge and Gualala Mtn, deeply etched by numerous gulches like Robinson Gulch and China Gulch. Small family and community landmarks such as the Bourn Cem, Seaside Sch, and Wildwood Ranch are scattered throughout the hills, providing valuable data points for genealogists tracing the early residents of this isolated stretch of the Redwood Coast.