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1978 Map of Skaggs Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Warm Springs Dam (Under Construction) stands as the centerpiece of this landscape, marking a period of massive hydrological change in Sonoma County. This survey captures the valley as Lake Sonoma began to take shape, eventually submerging portions of the Dry Creek and Warm Springs Creek drainages. The map serves as a vital record for researchers studying the geography before the full inundation of the area, showing the original course of waterways and the early footprints of infrastructure like Rockpile Road.

Beyond the reservoir, the terrain rises into the notable Fitchett Peaks and the unique botanical area known as The Cedars. Traditional landmarks such as Skaggs Springs and the Warm Springs Trail reflect the long history of travel and settlement in these hills. From the isolated Prospect to the many named seasonal drainages like Wild Cattle Creek and Bearpen Creek, the sheet provides a detailed view of a watershed in transition.