1968 Map of Stonyford

About this map

Stonyford sits at the southern edge of this mid-century survey, positioned where the rugged eastern foothills of the Mendocino National Forest meet the drainage of Stony Creek. The landscape is defined by the transition from steep timbered ridges, such as Brushy Ridge and Auk Auk Ridge, to the fertile openings of Indian Valley and Salt Spring Valley. Local history is anchored by the Indian Valley Sch near the Glenn and Colusa County line, while the uplands are marked by several small mineral prospects and mines. The presence of Sulphur Spring and Salt Spring indicates the complex geology of this watershed, which feeds into the larger course of Stony Creek and its tributary, Little Stony Creek. This period shows the development of numerous 4WD tracks providing access through the Black Diamond Glades and up toward distinctive landmarks like Goat Rock.