1960 Map of Mendocino

About this map

Mendocino sits prominently on its coastal headland, defined by its historic grid and prominent structures like the Union High Sch near the center of town. This 1960s perspective reveals the coastal settlements of Caspar and Little River as they existed before modern expansion, connected by the scenic winding routes of Heeser Dr and the interior Comptche Road. The landscape is heavily marked by the timber and conservation heritage of Jackson State Forest, with numerous drainages like Russian Gulch and Jack Peters Gulch cutting through the terrain toward the Pacific Ocean. On the rocky coastline, the Point Cabrillo Light Station stands as a critical maritime landmark, while the deep cut of the Big River provides a natural boundary between the Mendocino headlands and the southern coastal terraces. For genealogists, the map identifies three distinct burial sites: Hillcrest Cem, Evergreen Cem, and Little River Cem.