1943 Map of Ornbaun

About this map

Ornbaun Valley and its surrounding ranchlands characterize this portion of the Mendocino and Sonoma county line during the early 1940s. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Garcia River and the North Fork Gualala River, where remote family operations like the Mialliard Ranch, Gianoli Ranch, and Pardaloe Ranch were established along rugged creek drainages. Of particular historical interest is the Old Ornbaun Hot Springs, located north of the Hibberd Ranch, suggesting a legacy of early California resort culture tucked into these coastal hills. The map also reveals the presence of the Halvetian Gun Club near Buck Pk, pointing to the area's long-standing use for recreation and hunting. In the northeast, the settlement of Yorkville sits along the road to Anderson Valley, serving as a vital connection point between these isolated ranching valleys.