1955 Map of Healdsburg

About this map

The Russian River defines the central corridor of this Sonoma County survey, winding through the Alexander Valley and passing the expanding street grid of Healdsburg. This era shows a landscape transitioning between established agricultural roots and modern infrastructure, evidenced by the proximity of the Sonoma County Airport to traditional landmarks like the Shiloh Cemetery and the Alexander Valley Sch. The Northwestern Pacific railroad tracks parallel the river, connecting riverside communities such as Geyserville, Lytton, and Windsor. To the west, the topography rises sharply toward Mt Jackson and the Armstrong Redwoods State Park, while the eastern landscape is marked by the complex drainage of Maacama Creek and Mark West Creek. This record documents the mid-century layout of small settlements like Rio Nido and Hacienda alongside local industries like the Mericoma Mine and several sawmills.