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1960 Map of Hopland

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

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Sanel Valley serves as the agricultural heart of this Mendocino County landscape, where the Russian River winds alongside the tracks of the Northwestern Pacific railroad. The distinction between the current settlement of Hopland and the site of Old Hopland reflects the shifting centers of commerce and transport during the valley's development. To the east, the McDowell Valley and the Hopland Indian Reservation occupy the higher terrain, marked by a network of seasonal watercourses like McDowell Creek and Coleman Creek.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated near the river, including the Hopland Sch and Hopland Cemetery. Further south, the canyon narrows significantly at Squaw Rock, a prominent feature noted by the Squaw Rock Historical Marker. This area illustrates a mid-century rural economy tied to the land and the rails, with remote sites like Duncan Springs and Valley Oaks Farm connected by historical routes such as Mountain House Road.