1944 Map of Stewarts Point

About this map

Stewarts Point and the adjacent Fisherman Bay anchor this 1944 survey of the Sonoma County coastline. The landscape is defined by the sharp descent from Miller Ridge and Stanley Ridge toward the Pacific Ocean, carved by the South Fork Gualala River and the Wheatfield Fork Gualala River. Historical maritime activity is evident at Del Mar Landing and Black Pt Landing, reflecting an era when these coastal points served as vital links for local commerce. Inland, the map captures the transition from steep ridges to the interior drainage of Buckeye Creek and Brush Creek. Small settlements like Valley Crossing mark the junction of river valleys and early road networks, providing a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of Northern California during the mid-1940s.