1960 Map of Hopland

About this map

The settlement of Hopland and the nearby historic site of Old Hopland anchor this 1960 survey of the Sanel Valley. The landscape is defined by the corridor of the Russian River, which parallels the Northwestern Pacific railroad as it winds through the foothills. This period of mapping captures the region after its primary agricultural patterns were established but before significant modern expansion, showing the transition between the established town center and the original settlement site. Numerous springs and creeks, such as Feliz Creek and McDowell Creek, vein the terrain, supporting the orchards and vineyards that historically defined this portion of Mendocino County. The map provides a precise record of rural infrastructure, including the placement of schools and various family-named valleys and canyons that reflect the genealogy of the local landholding families during the mid-century.