1966 Map of Longvale

About this map

Longvale and Arnold anchor this portion of Mendocino County, where the steep topography of the Coast Range dictates the path of travel and settlement. The landscape is defined by the convergence of Long Valley Creek and Outlet Creek, which create narrow corridors for transport through the ridges. To the west, the Sherwood Valley Rancheria and the Sherwood Sch represent the historical focal points of the Sherwood Valley community, supported by the Sherwood Cemetery. The map captures a moment in the mid-1960s with updates through the early 1990s, showing the early infrastructure of the Redwood Highway corridor, including the Irvine Rest Area and Moss Cove Rest Area. Notable landmarks such as Sam Watt Rock and the high elevation of Shimmin Ridge frame the drainage basins of Dutch Henry Creek and Cherry Creek.