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1967 Map of Laytonville

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Laytonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Laytonville serves as the primary hub of this Northern California landscape during the mid-1960s, situated at the junction of the valley floor and the surrounding ridges. The settlement is well-documented with civic infrastructure including a High Sch, a Substation, and a Fire Control Station. Nearby, the Laytonville Rancheria and the Laytonville Cem sit west of the main thoroughfare, while the smaller settlement of Cahto marks the valley's edge.

The geography is defined by the drainage of Tenmile Creek and Long Valley Creek, with numerous mountain springs such as Meyers Spring and Piggy Springs feeding the rugged terrain. To the east, landmarks like Woodman Peak and the high elevations of Holmen Ridge overlook a network of trails and jeep tracks. The presence of the Landing Strip and Sloan Landing Strip indicates the importance of aerial access in this isolated Mendocino County region.