1952 Map of Stone Valley

About this map

French Ranch and the distinctive Hoodoo Hills define this rural Glenn County landscape, characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and early infrastructure. The map details a transition from the steeper terrain of Salt Gulch and Hayes Hollow Creek to the flatter plains where the Old Railroad Grade cuts across the terrain south of the hills. Water management and ranching operations are evident through the placement of numerous Windmills and a Water Tank near the western hills. A small Cem (cemetery) located near the South Fork Willow Creek provides a tangible link to the early inhabitants of Stone Valley, while the presence of the abandoned rail line suggests the area's shifting economic connections during the early to mid-20th century.