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1943 Map of Plantation

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Plantation
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The South Fork Gualala River and its various tributaries, such as Sproule Creek and Miller Creek, carve through the complex topography of the Sonoma coast. During the mid-1940s, this area was defined by small, isolated settlements and specialized land use, notably the Kruse Rhododendron Reserve State Park. The map reveals a educational network serving these scattered communities, with Plantation Sch, Gualala Sch, and Stillwater Cove Sch positioned to support residents in the interior and along the shoreline.

Maritime activity is evident in the numerous landings and coves, including Walsh Landing, Ocean Cove, and Timber Cove. The settlement at Plantation serves as a central point between the river and the sea, while smaller locales like Phillips and Windermere mark the winding coastal road. This survey captures a landscape of small-scale agriculture and coastal commerce before modern development intensified along the Pacific edge.