1972 Map of Healdsburg

About this map

The Northwestern Pacific railroad follows the winding path of the Russian River in this 1972 survey, passing through Healdsburg and Geyserville during a period of significant regional growth. The landscape is defined by the transition from the fertile valleys of Sonoma and Napa counties to the higher elevations of the Mayacmas Mountains. Large bodies of water including Clear Lake and Lake Berryessa dominate the northern and eastern portions of the map, illustrating the scale of California's water management and recreation infrastructure during the early 1970s.