Loading map...

1960 Map of Potter Valley

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Potter Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Potter Valley floor is defined by a complex hydraulic landscape where the Powerhouse Canal and several siphons feed into the agricultural network of the East Fork Russian River. This 1960 era survey documents a period when the valley was characterized by established family holdings, including the Guntley Ranch, Ingle Ranch, and Fritsche Ranch. Notably, the map identifies the Pomo (Site) near the Potter Valley Rancheria Well, marking an important cultural location within the landscape.

Rising sharply to the east, the terrain transitions into the Mendocino National Forest, dominated by the heights of Middle Mountain and Garrett Mtn Lookout. This contrast between the engineered water systems of the valley and the wilderness of McCreary Glade illustrates the region's dual identity as both a productive farming basin and a gateway to the mountains. Infrastructure like the Airstrip near Burris Lane underscores the logistical needs of this inland Mendocino County community.