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1991 Map of Navarro

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Navarro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Navarro stands as a focal point in this 1991 survey, situated at the confluence of several vital waterways in Mendocino County. The landscape is defined by its deep drainage networks and high ridges, including Albion Ridge and Greenwood Ridge, which dictated the early transportation and settlement patterns of the region. Local nomenclature often reflects the families and individuals who worked these lands, seen in names like John Smith Creek, Johnson Creek, and McDonald Gulch.

A notable historical artifact on the landscape is the Tramway near Mouse Pass, indicating the region's industrial heritage in timber or transport. The presence of Flynn Hills Opening suggests a rare clearing in the dense forest cover of the Flynn Hills. From the Devils Nest to the winding course of the Navarro River, the map captures a period of transition where traditional land use meets modern forestry and conservation management.