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1960 Map of Potter Valley

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Potter Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Potter Valley and its surrounding agricultural corridor are meticulously detailed in this early 1960s survey, showing a landscape defined by the drainage divide between the Eel River and the East Fork Russian River. The map highlights the essential water infrastructure of the era, including the Van Arsdale Res and the Powerhouse Gaging Sta, which supported the region's development. Rural life is anchored by local landmarks like the Potter Valley Cem, the community of Pomo, and the Potter Valley Rancheria.

To the west, the Northwestern Pacific railroad tracks follow the corridor near Redwood Valley, while the northern reaches provide a look at recreational and family-owned sites like the Emandal Resort and Valleys End Ranch. The terrain is marked by significant peaks such as Kibbey Peak and the slopes of Pine Mountain, illustrating the transition from the valley floor to the dense reaches of the Mendocino National Forest.