1944 Map of Stewarts Point

About this map

Stewarts Point serves as the primary coastal outpost in this 1940s survey of northern Sonoma County, where the steep coastal bluffs meet the Pacific Ocean. The landscape is defined by the dramatic descent of the Gualala River system, particularly the South Fork Gualala River and the Wheatfield Fork Gualala River, which carve through the ridges. Coastal activity centers on historic maritime points such as Del Mar Landing and Black Pt Landing, reflecting an era when small inlets and coves were vital for local transport and resource extraction. Significant elevations like Stanley Ridge separate the river canyons from the coastline, while smaller drainages like McClellon Gulch and Buckeye Creek flow through the interior hills. The map captures the area just as wartime coastal monitoring was a priority, shown by the involvement of the War Department Corps of Engineers.