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1951 Map of Stonyford

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Stonyford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Mendocino National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape where the eastern slopes of the Coast Ranges meet the Sacramento Valley foothills. The settlement of Stonyford serves as a hub near the convergence of the North Fork Stony Creek and Little Stony Creek, showing the town's position before major modern infrastructure changes. Cultural sites such as the Stonyford Rancheria (Site) and a small Cem near the town center offer specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians.

The terrain is defined by complex ridges and glades, with family-named landmarks like Britton Ranch and Meyers Cabin indicating early grazing and homesteading patterns. Water management is evident through the Diversion Canal leading toward East Park Reservoir, while the presence of the Baby King Mine and various lookouts like Sheetiron Lookout reflect the region's history of resource extraction and forest management during the early 1950s.