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1960 Map of Redwood Valley

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Redwood Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Russian River corridor defines this portion of Mendocino County, where the valley floor transitions into the steep drainages of Mariposa Creek, Fisher Creek, and Williams Creek. The settlement of Redwood Valley serves as a central hub, supported by the Northwestern Pacific railroad line and a network of rural routes like Salt Hollow Road. The map documents significant cultural and utility infrastructure, including the Redwood Valley Rancheria, a local School, and a prominent Powerhouse near the Potter Valley Canal.

Tracing the topography reveals the complex water management of the era, from the Pumping Station on the river to the Substation at Calpella. Beyond the valley floor, the landscape is marked by land grants such as Yokaya and higher elevation features like Pine Lake Basin. Genealogists and researchers will find the local Cem and isolated Mine locations particularly useful for identifying early 20th-century family footprints and industrial activity.